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Snappy Pumpkin Dessert

Name: Snappy Pumpkin Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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 each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 2 cups whipped topping; Additional whipped topping, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

Our town has a pumpkin-canning factory, so we're known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." New pumpkin recipes are always welcomed by our family, and this has become a favorite. The gingersnap crust is the perfect flavor pairing to the pumpkin. —Nilah Fischer, Morton, Illinois

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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 each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups whipped topping
Additional whipped topping, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press into a ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 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.
Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 397 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Snappy Pumpkin Dessert

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