Easy Pumpkin Delight Recipe (2024)

Pumpkin delight has layers of pecan crust, decadent cream cheese and creamy pumpkin. This easy dessert is perfect for Fall and anyone that loves pumpkin.

This decadent dessert is so amazing and perfect when you are craving pumpkin recipes. Each bite of this pumpkin layered dessert is heavenly as you get a little taste of all the layers.

From the pecans in the crust to the pumpkin cream cheese layer, this is just one of those desserts everyone will want more of. It is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert because of the delicious pumpkin flavor.

If you love pumpkin and cheesecake, then you are going to love this layered pumpkin dessert recipe. From the pumpkin pudding layer to the cheesecake layer, you guests will be impressed with this pumpkin dessert.

You will also like Pumpkin Bread Recipe or Pumpkin Dump Cake.

Why you will love this recipe:

• Luscious Layers. Each bite is a burst of flavors.
• Effortless to make. The layers are easy to create following these instructions.
• Perfect for holidays. It is the perfect dessert to bring for Thanksgiving.

Ingredients:

• All Purpose Flour
• Graham Cracker Crumbs – crushed
• Chopped Pecans
• Cream Cheese – softened
• Whipped Cream Topping
• White Chocolate (or vanilla) Instant Pudding Mix
• Pumpkin Puree (or make your ownPumpkin Puree)
• Pumpkin Spice- learn how to makepumpkin pie spice.

You can get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post.

Variations Ideas:

• Whipped Toppings – Feel free to use cool whip to layer on the pumpkin layer if you prefer.
• Pudding Mix – This pumpkin dessert is delicious with white chocolate pudding mix or instant vanilla pudding mix.
• Crust – We used a buttery pecan crust mixture to make this recipe. But feel free to use other types of cookies to make a crust. We suggest Oreos, ginger snaps or shortbread cookies.
• Serving – This pumpkin delight dessert is delicious when served with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
• Change Nuts – We used pecans but walnuts would be delicious too.

How to Make Pumpkin Delight Dessert:

Step 1 – Mix the flour, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and part of the pecans together.

Step 2 – Press this into a 9×13 pan and bake.

Step 3 – Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until both are well combined. Add in whipped topping.

Step 4 – Spread mixture all over the cooled crust

Step 5 – Mix together the milk, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice and part of the whipped topping in a large bowl.

Step 6 – Spread the pumpkin mixture over the top of the layer. Then spread whipped topping and chopped pecans to complete the pumpkin lush.

See Also

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How to Store:

Keep the dessert refrigerated until you serve it. It needs to be covered with foil or plastic wrap to keep it fresh. It will stay fresh up to 3 days if stored properly.

How to Make Ahead:

Prepare as normal and place in the fridge until ready to enjoy. Make sure to cover with a lid if your baking dish has one or use foil.

This can be made up to 24 hours in advance. I don’t recommend making it more than 24 hours in advance. Because the pumpkin can become runny and the layers will not be as pretty and defined.

Pro Tips:

• Pumpkin Pie Filling – We make our own pumpkin puree but feel free to use canned. Just use what you prefer.
• Drain Puree – Make sure that you drain the puree you use if it is runny. It will make the dessert soggy and the layers harder to set up.
• Instant Vanilla Pudding – You need to use instant pudding so the dessert sets properly.
• Cinnamon Crust – Use cinnamon graham crackers and crush them to make the crust instead of the pecan crust.
• Topping ideas – Crushed toffee or heath candy bar is good sprinkled on top. Either use this instead of nuts or mix them in with it. Yum!
• Chill Dessert – This needs to chill until set. It should take about 3 hours for it to set.
• Crust – Make sure to allow the graham cracker crust to cool completely before adding layers.

More Easy Pumpkin Desserts:

• Pumpkin Pie Cake Recipe
• Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
• The easiest Pumpkin Pie Recipe

More No bake Desserts

• Strawberry Delight Recipe
• Butterscotch Delight Recipe
• The Best Lemon Lush Dessert

Go ahead and add this to your holiday menu. Leave a comment once you make this. It is always great to hear from you.