Description
This No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Layered Dessert is a creamy and comforting fall-inspired treat made with layers of buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy pumpkin filling, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy gatherings, this easy no-bake dessert delivers warm pumpkin spice flavor without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 8 soft caramels
- 1 tablespoon cold milk (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, one package of vanilla pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping until light and creamy.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the crust layer.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining vanilla pudding mix and 1 1/2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Carefully spread the pudding layer over the pumpkin mixture.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and spread evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Before serving, microwave the soft caramels with 1 tablespoon milk in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the dessert just before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dessert overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Press the crust firmly using the bottom of a measuring cup to help it hold together.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Homemade whipped cream can replace frozen whipped topping if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Do not freeze, as the pudding layers may separate after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
