pumpkin and ginger snap dessert

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41 Pinches
Yigo, GU
Updated on Aug 4, 2012

I found this recipe card in one of my mother's drawers. It's from an old "Taste of Home" magazine.

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yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • TOPPING
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 packages 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 can 15 ounces solid-packed pumpkin
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • - * additional whipped topping (optional)

How To Make pumpkin and ginger snap dessert

  • Step 1
    Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2 in. baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Bake at 325 for 10 minutes, then cool.
  • Step 3
    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and milk until fluffy. Spread over the crust.
  • Step 4
    In another mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and pie spice; beat until well blended.
  • Step 5
    Fold in whipped topping.
  • Step 6
    Spread over the cream cheese layer.
  • Step 7
    Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping if desired.

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