Description
A dreamy, no-bake pumpkin-layered dessert featuring a buttery graham-cracker crust, ultra-creamy spiced pumpkin filling, and a cloud-like whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
**For the Crust**
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
**For the Filling**
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
**For the Topping**
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional garnish: extra graham cracker crumbs or chopped pecans
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened; press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill in fridge to set.
2. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, instant vanilla pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice until thick, then whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
3. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the crust.
4. In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently spread the whipped cream over the pumpkin layer; sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs or pecans.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight recommended) before serving.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin—not pie filling—to avoid excess sweetness.
Ensure you use instant pudding mix so the layer sets properly.
Let the layers chill fully—overnight is best for flavor melding and firmness.
Substitute crust crumbs or toppings (e.g., gingersnap crumbs, nuts) to switch up the flavor and texture.
This dessert stays refrigerated for 3–4 days. Freezing is possible but may affect whipped topping texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: Layered assembly, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx)
- Calories: approx. 380 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 35 g
- Sodium: approx. 230 mg
- Fat: approx. 18 g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 6 g
- Trans Fat: approx. 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 50 g
- Fiber: approx. 2 g
- Protein: approx. 4 g
- Cholesterol: approx. 50 mg