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    Home » Dessert Recipes » No Bake Pumpkin Dessert Cream Cheese

    No Bake Pumpkin Dessert Cream Cheese

    Date: September 25, 2021 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This easy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert will be your next family favorite. Who can resist a pecan shortbread crust with a pumpkin and cream cheese filling?!

    • Making the Cookie Crust
    • What to Use Instead of Pecan Sandies
    • Make Your Own Mashed Pumpkin
    • How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • More No Bake Desserts
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    24Bite: No Bake Pumpkin Dessert Cream Cheese Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Can be served in little dessert cups too!
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    Making the Cookie Crust

    The crust for this pumpkin dessert is made from Pecan Sandies. These are shortbread cookies with pecans mixed in.

    It’s easy to make your own crumbs with a food processor. The cookies, sugar and butter go into the food processor together. It comes out as a moldable crust.

    You can press your crust into the pan with your hands and fingers. Use a spatula or your measuring cup.

    Whatever you do, don’t simply pick up a measuring cup from the counter. Make sure it’s clean on the bottom. I realize that this may not be the first thing you think about, but it needs to be.

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    What to Use Instead of Pecan Sandies

    The pecan shortbread is a delicious complement to the pumpkin and you will love it. But, if you don’t have them, you can use graham cracker.

    To save time, you can buy graham crackers already pulverized into crumbs. You can simply add the butter and sugar to complete the crust.

    Make Your Own Mashed Pumpkin

    It’s usually fairly easy for us to get canned pumpkin. I remember there being a pumpkin shortage one winter, though. There was NO pumpkin on the grocery shelves at all.

    Whole pumpkin with segment on white background ©  kovalevaka via 123rf.com

    I haven’t tried it, but I see no reason why you can’t make mashed pumpkin yourself.

    I’ve researched it and it looks really easy with an Instant Pot. Try this Pumpkin Puree recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.

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    How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

    This is another ingredient that can be easily substituted with your own spice blend.

    You will only need cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves to make this Pumpkin Spice Blend from Cookie and Kate.

    More No Bake Desserts

    No Bake Desserts are really the best, aren’t they? There’s something fairly awesome about throwing something together and simply putting it in the refrigerator.

    24Bite: No Bake Pumpkin Dessert Cream Cheese Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Serve your no bake pumpkin dessert with some caramel drizzle.

    Try some of these no bake dessert recipes:

    • Jello Fluff Salad Lemon and Orange
    • Strawberry Tiramisu No Bake Layered Dessert

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    5 from 23 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chilling Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 328kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This easy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert will be your next family favorite. Who can resist a pecan shortbread crust with a pumpkin and cream cheese filling?!

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • 8×8" dish
    • Hand or standing mixer

    Ingredients

    • 16 Pecan Sandies Cookies
    • 5 tablespoons Butter, melted
    • 3 tablespoons Sugar
    • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 cup Pumpkin, canned, NOT pumpkin pie filling
    • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
    • See optional drizzle in notes below

    Instructions

    • Pulverize Pecan Sandies in food processor until finaly ground into crumbs.
    • Add melted butter and sugar to food processor and pulse until combined well.
    • Pour mixture into baking pan. Firmly pack crumbs into the bottom of the pan with your hands or the bottom of a clean measuring cup.
    • Place baking pan in refrigerator while preparing the filling.
    • In medium bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth.
    • Mix in canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice.
    • Pour cream cheese mixture carefully into prepared crust of baking pan. Smooth with a knife or the back of a spoon.
    • Cover pan and place in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
    • Carefully spread cool whip on top when ready to serve. Use optional drizzle (see below) when plating.



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    Notes

    Optional drizzle: Pour half can of Nestle Dulce de Leche into small bowl and whip vigorously with a small whisk. Add 1 tablespoon at a time of dairy (milk, cream or half n half) and continue whisking until desired consistency.
    Substitutions: Several substitutions are discussed in the post above. The most obvious is the pecan shortbread cookies. A graham cracker crust can be substituted easily. Graham cracker crumbs are readily available already smashed, if you don’t have a food processor.
    You could also place your cookies in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to pulverize them.
    Nutrition Facts
    No Bake Pumpkin Dessert
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 328 Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25g38%
    Saturated Fat 13g81%
    Sodium 250mg11%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword creamy pumpkin dessert, pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin cream cheese dessert
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