Old Fashioned Pumpkin Delight
A creamy, layered pumpkin dessert with a buttery nut crust, cream cheese layer, pumpkin pudding layer, and whipped topping, perfect for cozy fall flavors.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups whipped topping, divided
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 small packages vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Layer 1: Mix flour, softened butter, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans together. Press into a 9×9 inch pan and bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Layer 2: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
- Layer 3: In a bowl, combine milk, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and 1 cup whipped topping. Mix until smooth and pour over cream cheese layer.
- Layer 4: Spread remaining 1 cup whipped topping on top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the dessert to chill for several hours or overnight to let the layers set fully. Use fresh whipped topping for a lighter texture. Chopped nuts can be substituted with pecans or walnuts based on preference.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 55
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