Layered Pumpkin Delight

By Peggie

This next dessert is one that EVERY pumpkin lover will enjoy. It’s one of those Layered desserts that everyone devours during the summer time, and I’m calling it Pumpkin Delight! With a pecan layer, cream cheese layer, pumpkin and pudding layer and a Cool Whip layer on top, it’s sure to be a hit at your home! What I love most about these layered desserts, is that they are so easy and usually look like they took hours and hours to make – a great way to impress the guests. ? I hope you enjoy this creamy and cool Pumpkin treat as much as we did!

Ingredients

• NOTE:
• 1 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup Pecans, chopped
• 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 cups Whipped topping, divided
• 2 1/2 cups Milk
• 3 sm pkgs. White chocolate instant pudding mix (or vanilla) - 3.4 oz. boxes
• 1 - 15 oz can Pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp. Pumpkin spice
• Some readers have mentioned the crust layer can get a little thin if using a 9×13. If you want more of a crust add an additional 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup chopped pecans).

Preparation

Step 1

Layer 1: Mix flour, butter and ½ cup pecans together. Press into a sprayed 9x9 OR 9x13 pan. (If you would like more crust add an additional ½ cup flour, ¼ cup butter and ¼ cup chopped pecans) Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, then remove and let cool.
Layer 2: Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar, add 1 cup of the whipped topping then spread over cooled crust.
Layer 3: Mix milk, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth. Spread over top of layer 2.
Layer 4: Spread remaining 1 cup of whipped topping and sprinkle pecans.
Let chill for 3 hours or until set.

*NOTE:

Some readers have mentioned the crust layer can get a little thin if using a 9×13. If you want more of a crust add an additional 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup chopped pecans).