Pumpkin Delight A creamy, layered dessert that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin with a crunchy gingersnap crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or any sweet occasion. Ingredients Crust 2 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs (~30 Nabisco gingersnap cookies, crushed) 1/3 cup butter melted Cream Cheese Layer 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1 teaspoon vanilla One 8 ounce tub whipped topping Pumpkin Pudding Layer One 3.4 ounce packet instant butterscotch pudding mix One 3.4 ounce packet instant vanilla pudding mix 2 1/2 cups milk One 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Topping One 8 ounce tub whipped topping Additional crushed gingersnap cookies, chopped pecans and/or pumpkin pie spice optional Instructions Make the Gingersnap Crust Preheat oven to 350?. Combine the gingersnap crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes; remove from the oven and cool completely. Make the Cream Cheese Layer Stir together the softened cream cheese and vanilla. Fold in the whipped topping and spread over the crust. Pumpkin Pudding Layer Pour the milk into a large bowl. Whisk in the 2 packets of pudding mix. Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice and stir until combined. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4+ hours to set. Top and Garnish Once the pudding has set, spread the whipped topping over the dessert. Garnish with extra gingersnap crumbs, chopped pecans and/or a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Cut into squares and serve cold.




















