Description
A delicious and layered dessert combining pumpkin cheesecake, whipped cream, and crunchy pecans, perfect for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the maple syrup while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined.
- In a trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the crushed graham crackers, followed by a layer of the pumpkin cheesecake mixture, then a layer of chopped pecans. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top if desired.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- For added texture, mix in some chocolate chips or toffee bits between the layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg