Pumpkin Lush Recipe
Pumpkin Lush is a decadent dessert that combines a buttery crust with layers of creamy pumpkin, spiced cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for fall gatherings and will be a hit at your next holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes + 2 hours chilling
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- Additional whipped topping and pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, melted butter, and pecans to form a crust. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, pudding mix, milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping and pecans if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans.
- The dessert can be made a day ahead, making it perfect for holiday preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
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