Description
This creamy, chilled No Bake Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert is the ultimate easy fall treat. With layers of spiced pumpkin pudding, sweet whipped cheesecake, and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s perfect for a quick dessert, make-ahead holiday dish, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing sweet. This easy recipe fits right into your rotation of quick breakfast ideas, healthy-ish snacks, easy dinner desserts, or food ideas for potlucks and parties.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 1/2 sticks melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces Cool Whip, divided
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups cold milk
White chocolate curls, for topping
Fall-themed sprinkles, optional
Instructions
1. Crush the graham crackers and mix with melted butter until combined.
2. Press the mixture into a 9×13 pan and chill while preparing the layers.
3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix.
4. Fold in half the Cool Whip gently until the mixture is fluffy.
5. Spread the cheesecake layer over the crust evenly.
6. In a new bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, instant pudding mix, spice, and milk.
7. Let the pumpkin mixture thicken for a few minutes.
8. Layer the pumpkin pudding on top of the cheesecake layer.
9. Top with remaining Cool Whip and smooth out evenly.
10. Sprinkle with white chocolate curls and fall-themed sprinkles if using.
11. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature before mixing for a smooth texture.
Chill overnight for clean slices and the best flavor development.
Use full-fat ingredients for the richest and creamiest layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: no bake pumpkin lasagna dessert, easy fall dessert, pumpkin layered dessert, pumpkin pudding cake, Thanksgiving treat, make-ahead dessert