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Ultimate Layered Pumpkin Treat
Get ready to fall in love with this simple yet stunning holiday delight. My Velvety Layered Pumpkin Treat features a crunchy gingersnap base topped with smooth cheesecake layers and zesty pumpkin filling. I always prep it a day before Thanksgiving and love watching guests smile when I finish it off with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy nuts.
What Makes This Treat Special
This isn't your regular pumpkin sweet, folks. The spicy gingersnap foundation adds incredible warmth while the smooth layers are absolutely dreamy. And guess what? You can whip it up the night before your party so you'll spend more time with your guests and less time cooking.
Your Ingredients
- The Foundation: Smashed gingersnaps, sugar and melted butter create that irresistible bottom layer.
- Smooth Middle: Cream cheese, sugar, milk and whipped topping blended until airy.
- Pumpkin Wonder: Pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding powder and cozy spices for that autumn taste.
- Fancy Finish: More whipped topping, broken cookies and walnuts make it look amazing.
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Creating Your Masterpiece
- Build Your Base
- Smash those gingersnaps, combine with sugar and butter, push into your dish, bake quickly then let it cool completely.
- Whip Up The Middle
- Mix your cream cheese, sugar and milk until it's silky, add whipped topping, then spread across your cooled base.
- Add Pumpkin Goodness
- Combine your pumpkin, pudding, spices and milk, then layer this mixture next.
- Finishing Touches
- Cover with whipped cream, chill overnight, scatter your toppings right before you serve.
Tasty Twists
Want to try something different? Sprinkle crushed toffee, toasted coconut or pecans on top. A drizzle of caramel makes it super fancy. Any nuts work great - try almonds or cashews too. Get creative and make it yours.
Storage Tips
This tasty treat stays good in your fridge for 3 to 4 days if you wrap it well. Don't stress if the bottom gets a bit soft - it actually tastes even better as everything melds together. It's perfect for busy holiday prep when you need to plan ahead.
Holiday Table Showstopper
This is my trusty standby when I want something simpler than pie but equally impressive. It feeds lots of people, looks stunning on your dessert table, and lets you mingle with your company. These wonderful autumn flavors in an easy stacked treat - what's not to love?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Is this good to make ahead?
Totally! It stays fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just note, the crust might soften a little after that.
- → Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead?
Nope, stick to pure pumpkin puree so you can control the flavor and sweetness. Pie filling is pre-seasoned and sweetened.
- → What about homemade whipped cream?
You can, but store-bought topping like Cool Whip holds up better for neat layers.
- → Why are the crumbs crushed so fine?
It makes the crust firmer so it holds better when you're slicing and serving.
- → Can I freeze this dish?
It's not a good idea. The texture of the creamy layers won't be the same after thawing.