Description
This Pumpkin Lush is a no-bake layered dessert bursting with creamy cheesecake, spiced pumpkin pudding, and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped topping and crunchy pecans. Perfect for fall gatherings, it’s easy to prepare ahead and delightfully rich yet light.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping, thawed (divided)
Pumpkin Layer
- 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 15 oz can pure pumpkin
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
- ½ cup whipped topping, thawed (for folding in)
Topping
- Remaining 2 cups whipped topping
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and press evenly to form a firm crust layer.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on high speed until smooth and combined. On medium speed, beat in 1 ½ cups of whipped topping until blended. Spread this cheesecake mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
- Prepare pumpkin layer: Beat instant vanilla pudding mix and evaporated milk until thickened. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and mix well. Fold in ½ cup whipped topping gently to maintain fluffiness. Spread this pumpkin mixture over the cheesecake layer evenly.
- Add whipped topping and pecans: Spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping over the pumpkin layer. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly on top for a crunchy finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled Pumpkin Lush for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Can be made up to 24 hours ahead; keep covered and refrigerated.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; layers may soften but taste remains excellent.
- Store-bought graham cracker crust (9×13 inch) can be used to save time.
- For gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Lush, no-bake dessert, layered pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, pumpkin recipes, creamy pumpkin dessert
