Pumpkin Lush 🎃🍰:
Ingredients 🎃
– For the Crust:
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🧂
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
– For the Cream Cheese Layer:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
– 1 cup powdered sugar 🧂
– 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) 🍦
– For the Pumpkin Layer:
– 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 🎃
– 1 cup powdered sugar 🧂
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 🌿
– 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) 🍦
– For the Topping:
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 🥜
– Additional whipped topping (optional) 🍦
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely. 🍪🧈🕒
2. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust. 🧀🧂🍦
3. Prepare Pumpkin Layer: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. 🎃🧂🌿🍦
4. Add Topping: If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top layer. You can also add additional whipped topping if you like. 🥜🍦
5. Chill: Refrigerate the Pumpkin Lush for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled and set. 🍰❄️
6. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your Pumpkin Lush! 😋🍽️