Easy Pumpkin Lush Recipe

Have leftover pumpkin puree? Make this pumpkin lush recipe! Balancing Motherhood‘s recipe is a must this Fall. It’s so creamy, perfectly sweet, and delicious. This dessert has four layers – crust, cheesecake, pumpkin, and whipped topping. The crust and the pecans add a nice crunch to the soft and fluffy middle layers.

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You’ll get an explosion of different flavors with each bite. It’s creamy, sweet, tangy, and buttery with a mild spicy note. Making it is easy and not as complicated as it may look. If you have time, I suggest making whipped cream. Use it as a substitute for whipped topping for a richer and fluffier pumpkin lush. Try this recipe at home – I am sure it will be a hit.

Here’s another pumpkin dessert recipe for you: Easy-to-Make Pumpkin Spice Dessert

Pumpkin Lush Ingredients

For the crust

• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted)

Cheesecake layer:

• 16 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
• 2 cups of confectioner sugar
• 1 cup of whipped topping Cool Whip

Pumpkin layer:

• 15 ounces can pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice
• 4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
• 1/2 cup Cool Whip
• 1 1/4 cup half and half

For the top layer:

• 8 ounces Cool Whip
• pecans (chopped)

How to Make Pumpkin Lush

Step 1:

Start by preheating your oven to 350F. Spray a 9 by 13 baking pan with cooking spray, then set it aside.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Spread on the prepared baking pan and press with the bottom of a glass to form a crust. Place it inside the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Once done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool.

Step 3:

Make the cheesecake layer. In the bowl of your stand mixer, add the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until combined. Next, gently mix in the whipped topping.

Step 4:

Spread the cheesecake layer to the cooled crust. Refrigerate while making the pumpkin layer.

Step 5:

Make the pumpkin layer. In a medium bowl, add half and half and vanilla pudding. Mix until the mixture thickens. Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well combined. Lastly, gently fold in 1/2 cup of Cool Whip.

Step 6:

Spread the pumpkin layer on top of the chilled cheesecake layer.

Step 7:

Add 8 oz of Cool Whip and spread evenly. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Easy Pumpkin Lush Recipe