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No Bake Pumpkin Spice Delight for Thanksgiving
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No Bake Pumpkin Spice Delight

This velvety, no-bake pumpkin spice delight is the ultimate stress-free dessert for holiday gatherings. Combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious, spiced pumpkin cream cheese filling, it creates a mousse-like texture that saves valuable oven space. Perfectly balanced and simple to prepare, this dessert can be made ahead of time, ensuring a smooth holiday kitchen experience. It serves as a refreshing palate cleanser following heavy traditional Thanksgiving sides, making it a reliable and elegant centerpiece for your celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: No Bake Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks

Method
 

  1. Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press mixture into a 9-inch square pan and chill for 20 minutes to set.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth.
  4. Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the cheese mixture.
  5. Fold in the whipped heavy cream until fully combined.
  6. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  7. Chill for 4 hours until firm before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling. Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.