snappy pumpkin dessert

(1 RATING)
51 Pinches
Sunshine state, FL
Updated on Oct 22, 2012

This one is a little different. The crust is made with gingersnap cookies instead of flour like most. Got this one from an old magazine 12 or more years ago.I like to use french vanilla pudding when I make this. It just gives it a more richer flavor. Always requested!!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • - 2 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
  • - 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • - 2 tablespoons milk
  • - topping:
  • - 3 cups cold milk
  • - 2 small pkgs. instant vanilla pudding mix
  • - 15 oz. can solid-pack pumpkin
  • - 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • - 2 cups cool whip

How To Make snappy pumpkin dessert

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Spread over the crust. In another large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and pie spice; whisk until well blended.
  • Step 3
    Fold in cool whip. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares; garnish with additional cool whip.

Discover More

Category: Puddings
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes