Description
Looking for the ultimate no-bake fall dessert? This No Bake Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert is the answer to your dessert dreams. It’s layered with a spiced gingersnap crust, smooth cream cheese filling, rich pumpkin pudding, and a cloud of whipped topping—no oven required. Perfect for quick desserts, holiday food ideas, Thanksgiving treats, or even easy dinner party desserts, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make and stunning to serve. Whether you’re after a healthy snack alternative, no-bake pumpkin recipe, or dessert idea without baking, this one’s a hit every time.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups crushed gingersnap cookies
6 tablespoons melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces whipped topping, divided
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ½ cups cold milk
½ cup white chocolate curls (optional)
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Crush gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish. Chill in the fridge.
2. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over the crust and refrigerate.
3. Whisk together pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla pudding mix, and milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
4. Top with remaining whipped topping and smooth it out with a spatula.
5. Garnish with white chocolate curls and sprinkles or nuts if using.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
Letting the dessert chill overnight results in cleaner slices and a deeper flavor.
Use stabilized homemade whipped cream if you prefer it over store-bought whipped topping.
Swap pumpkin with sweet potato puree for a delicious variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pumpkin dessert, no bake lasagna, easy holiday dessert, fall dessert idea, layered dessert