Easy Layered Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert Recipe
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This easy Pumpkin Lasagna is a perfect fall dessert! It is a fun layered pumpkin dessert lasagna that looks festive at a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving.
Sometimes I like to serve layered pumpkin desserts that are other than pumpkin pie and this sweet pumpkin lasagna does it beautifully. it is easy dessert for the fall season.
This Pumpkin layer dessert recipe is one of my favorite way to enjoy the season. It is a nice simple dessert for Thanksgiving or Friendsgivings (in most years).
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This is an easy dessert to celebrate the fall season. Full of pumpkin flavor. It is a practically no bake dessert that is so pretty to serve.
This chilled dessert recipe is like a cross between a pie and a parfait with all the fall flavors. It has a creamy pumpkin flavor this is so comforting this time of year! Because this dish has to chill for several hours, you will want to make this the day or evening before serving.
If you like this pumpkin layer dessert recipe, be sure to check out my Lemon Layered Dessert and my Butterfinger Layered Dessert.
Ingredients
Pumpkin – pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Instant pudding – vanilla flavor.
Cream Cheese – I use regular cream cheese. It can be name -brand or generic.
Whipped Topping – cool whip or whipped heavy cream.
Nuts – I prefer pecans, but walnuts or almonds work well too. Just be sure to chop them to little bits. A food processor can be used for this step.
Equipment and Kitchen Tools
- 2 large mixing bowl
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- spatula
- baking pan
- food processor or knife and cutting board
How to make Pumpkin Lasagna
The full recipe is below, but these are the basic steps to make this:
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- Mix crust ingredients.
- Layer crust in pan and bake.
- Blend the cream cheese layer.
- Layer in the pan.
5. Make the custard.
6. Add pumpkin.
7. Layer in pan and chill.
8. Top with whipped cream and a little bit of chopped nuts.
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No bake layered desserts are so easy to make and they look fabulous on the dessert table. For more layered treats, try this Lemon Lush Lasagna or this Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna.
Storage
Store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap.
- To cut, dip a knife or serving spatula in hot water before cutting each slice.
- Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Cut the nuts ahead of time so that they are ready to go when preparing.
We hope you enjoyed this Pumpkin Lasagna dessert idea!
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Scones – Wonderful for a fall tea or breakfast idea. One of my favorite ways to enjoy pumpkin.
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – A perfect fall dessert!
- Pumpkin Twists – These fun pumpkin pastries are made with biscuit mix – so easy!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – A favorite fall cookie that I bake every year!
- Pumpkin Cake with Cake Mix – A quick and tasty dessert idea.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte – no fancy machine needed to make this delicious coffee treat!
- Pumpkin Mug Cake – so simple and a quick dessert for one or two people.
- Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake – one of my favorite fall recipes and filled with flavors of fall.
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – A perfect fall dessert!
- Simple Pumpkin Bread – A delicious and easy pumpkin bread with streusel topping.
Pumpkin Lasagna
Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup flour I use all -purpose
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts chopped finely
- ½ cup butter softened
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Pumpkin Layer
- 3 small boxes 3.4 oz vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup from 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- Pecans chopped
Instructions
Prepare Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Lightly coat 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and nuts
- Add butter to flour mixture and mix well
- Press into 13×9 baking dish. Cover the bottom of the pan with the crust layer.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown
- Cool completely on a wire rack
Cream Cheese Layer – middle layer
- In a medium bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Stir in 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping until smooth
- Spread over crust
- Place in refrigerator to chill at least 30 minutes
Pumpkin Pudding Layer
- In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy
- Fold in pumpkin and spice until smooth and creamy
- Spread over cream cheese layer
- Place in refrigerator to chill at least 15 minutes or until pudding is set
Whipped Topping Layer – Top Layer
- Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans
- Place in refrigerator until ready to serve at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
I hope you enjoyed this delicious pumpkin dessert.
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This looks dreamy! I think I’ll try it. We’re hosting! Even though it’s only us.. and probably Cassidy’s mom and her husband who live in a small town with zero COVID cases.
this is just the perfect dessert to welcome Fall!
The pumpkins will be in season soon; looking forward to making your recipe!
This looks incredibly delicious. Yum!