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Easy Layered Pumpkin Dessert with Cream Cheese & Cool Whip

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This Easy Layered Pumpkin Dessert with Cream Cheese & Cool Whip is a no-bake fall favorite featuring a buttery graham cracker-pecan crust, creamy spiced pumpkin pudding layer, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s festive, simple to prepare, and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup finely chopped pecans

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

1 (3.4 oz) box instant pumpkin spice pudding mix (or 2 vanilla plus extra spices)

1 ½ cups cold milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed

Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, for garnish

Pecan halves or chopped pecans, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  2. Press mixture into bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form crust.
  3. In a bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, vanilla pudding, pumpkin spice pudding, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spread pumpkin mixture evenly over crust.
  5. Top with whipped topping, smoothing with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice and add pecans if desired.
  7. Refrigerate at least 3 hours (or overnight) before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use gingersnaps instead of graham crackers for a spicier crust.

Swap pecans for walnuts or omit nuts entirely.

If pumpkin spice pudding isn’t available, use vanilla and extra spices.

Make lighter with sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping.

Chill well for neat slices and best texture.

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