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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding

A creamy no-bake pumpkin dessert made with cheesecake pudding, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and whipped topping. Serve it in individual cups or one chilled serving bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 15-ounce can Pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 3.4-ounce package Instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix
  • 1 cup Cold whole or 2% milk
  • 1 8-ounce package Brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 8-ounce container Frozen whipped topping, thawed
Optional Serving Ideas
  • As desired Graham-cracker crumbs
  • As desired Whipped cream, cinnamon, or chopped pecans

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the instant cheesecake pudding mix and cold milk for 1 to 2 minutes. Let the mixture stand for 3 to 5 minutes so it thickens.
  3. Stir the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into the thickened pudding mixture.
  4. Beat or fold the pumpkin-pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping, taking care not to deflate its airy texture.
  6. Spoon the pudding into individual dessert cups or one serving bowl. Add layers of graham-cracker crumbs if desired.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, or chopped pecans if desired.

Notes

Use brick-style cream cheese at room temperature because spreadable tub cream cheese contains more moisture and can make the pudding loose. Chill thoroughly so the pudding firms and the pumpkin-spice flavor becomes more pronounced. If using homemade whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping, stabilize it with a small amount of powdered sugar so the dessert holds its texture.