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Pumpkin Delight

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - ½ cup butter softened or melted
  • - ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • - 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • - 1-2 cups powdered sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • - 2 cups cold milk
  • - 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • - 1-2 3.4-ounce packages instant vanilla or pumpkin spice pudding mix
  • - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • - 1-2 cups whipped topping Cool Whip or heavy cream
  • - ⅓ cup powdered sugar optional
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • - Chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 or 9×13-inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with 1-2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. If desired, add in the teaspoon of vanilla extract. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pecan crust.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the cold milk, pumpkin puree, instant pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and thickened. Make sure there are no lumps. Once ready, spread the pumpkin pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it out evenly.
  • For the topping, spread the remaining whipped topping over the pumpkin layer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped pecans for garnish. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours or until set before serving.
  • To guarantee the best results when making Pumpkin Delight, consider using room temperature ingredients, especially the cream cheese, as this will help achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Additionally, chilling the dessert for longer will enhance the flavors, allowing them to meld beautifully. Don't hesitate to customize the layers with your favorite toppings or spices to make this dish your own!