Best 4 Layered Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

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Pumpkin, a versatile vegetable, forms the base for a plethora of desserts owing to its naturally sweet and earthy flavor. Among the many ways to enjoy pumpkin in a dessert setup, the layered pumpkin dessert stands out for its elegance and distinct flavors. With a symphony of textures and tastes, this dessert involves layers of creamy pumpkin filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and fluffy whipped cream, all beautifully arranged in a glass or serving dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED PUMPKIN DESSERT



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Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big holiday meal. There's never a morsel left!-Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
PUMPKIN FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar and eggs until fluffy. Pour over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°; remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl; wipe out double boiler. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; cool., In the double boiler, whisk egg whites and remaining sugar over low heat until temperature reaches 160°. Remove from heat; using a mixer, beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. , Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pumpkin layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN LOVE (LAYERED PUMPKIN DESSERT)



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I hate pumpkin pie and this recipe finally made me an acceptable guest at Thanksgiving dinners. Picture hearing 'What?! How can you hate pumpkin pie?!' at every Thanksgiving of your life. Now people ask that I bring this recipe instead of a pumpkin pie. It's so good.

Provided by Mod Mom

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour cake mix into a bowl; remove and reserve 1 cup. Add 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 beaten egg to the bowl; stir to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, brown sugar, 3 beaten eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour filling into the crust-lined baking pan.
  • Crumble together the reserved 1 cup dry cake mix, white sugar, and 1/3 cup butter in another bowl using a pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the filling.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until top is light brown and the dessert barely jiggles when slightly shaken, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely, about 45 minutes. Beat heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl until soft peaks form. Top dessert with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 550.8 mg, Sugar 48.3 g

LAYERED PUMPKIN DESSERT



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I found this recipe in the coupon section in an ad for twinkies. I might make this instead of pumpkin pie this holiday season.

Provided by deborah03

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies (10 twinkies)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen non-dairy topping, thawed, and divided
2 (3 1/2 ounce) instant vanilla pudding
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup milk
additional pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Slice twinkies in half lengthwise and place cream-side up, in single layer in 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Using a mixer, blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1/2 of whipped topping until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over twinkies.
  • Combine pudding mix, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and milk.
  • Whisk until well blended and layer over cream cheese mixture.
  • Carefully spread remaining whipped topping over pumpkin.
  • Lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until set.

LAYERED PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE DESSERT



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If you are a pumpkin lover, you will love this unusual dessert. It's full of delicious pumpkin goodness. The final dessert is a cross between a spice cake and a flan. The caramel that oozes over the cake when you flip it onto a platter is just perfection. We opted to taste it the next day after chilling for 24 hours. Delish!...

Provided by Stacia Osborn

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 15

SAUCE
1 jar(s) caramel sauce/topping or cajeta (feel free to make your own if you prefer)
CAKE INGREDIENTS
1 box spice cake mix (plus ingredients required as directed on box)
1 c canned pumpkin
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1 can(s) Coke (do not substitute Diet Coke)
FLAN INGREDIENTS
12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
3 (to 5) large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp canned pumpkin
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
4 (to 8) oz cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE: Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 12 cup Bundt cake pan with PAM. Find a cake pan (or another oven-safe pan) that is large enough to stand the Bundt cake pan in and put 2" of water into it. I use a cast iron skillet to stand the Bundt pan in - it doesn't matter what you use as long as it is deep enough to hold 2" of water and is oven safe.
  • 2. THE CAKE: You will make the spice cake as directed on the package, except you will substitute the water with Coke instead (do not use both Coke and water!). You will also include the cup of pumpkin and the 1.5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in the mixing bowl. Mix with a hand held mixer until any large lumps are gone - probably 2 minutes is plenty. Set aside.
  • 3. THE FLAN: Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, 4 oz of cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well (2-3 minutes) and set aside. FYI: You can use up to 5 eggs and 8 oz of cream cheese.
  • 4. ASSEMBLE: Pour the 1 1/2 cups of Cajeta (or any caramel sauce) into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • 5. Pour the cake batter evenly on top of the caramel.
  • 6. Slowly pour the flan mixture on top of the cake batter. The flan mixture will sink to the bottom and the cake batter will rise to the top. Make sure it does not overflow.
  • 7. BAKE IT! Cover the Bundt cake pan with foil. I strongly recommend the Reynolds Non-Stick aluminum foil to save yourself trouble, but use what you've got. Stand the Bundt cake pan in the pan holding the 2" of water. Place both pans in the oven. Bake for 1 hour, removing the foil on the bundt pan after 45 minutes baking time. At that 45 minute mark, you can begin checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake. Also, take a knife and gently pull the cake way from the center stem of the Bundt pan to take a peek at the cake. It is very important that the cake is completely done and starting to separate from the sides of the pan. If the cake is at all gooey, return it to the oven. If the cake is not fully cooked, the flan won't set.
  • 8. FINISH LINE: Remove the cake from the oven and place the Bundt pan on a cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature (that will take about 1 hour). Place the pan in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or overnight.
  • 9. TA DA! Remove the pan from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before serving time. Place a serving plate (cake plate, platter... whatever!) on top of the Bundt pan and invert. Just leave it alone. As it warms up, it will come out of the pan and onto the serving plate all on its own. The caramel sauce will drip down the sides and pool at the bottom. Lift the pan off and WOWEE the fanciest dessert ever!
  • 10. HELPFUL TIP: If you're transporting this delight, leave it in the Bundt cake pan until you reach your destination and then invert it onto the serving plate when you arrive. :-)

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor and texture, use a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin. Avoid using carving pumpkins, as they are too watery and stringy.
  • Cook the pumpkin until it is very soft: This will help to ensure that the pumpkin puree is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the pumpkin: This will help to create a smooth and consistent puree.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for pumpkin cake. It is rich, creamy, and slightly tangy.
  • Add a layer of pumpkin butter: Pumpkin butter is a delicious and easy way to add extra pumpkin flavor to your cake.Spread it on top of the cream cheese frosting before adding the whipped cream.
  • Top the cake with whipped cream: Whipped cream is a light and airy topping that will add a touch of elegance to your cake.

Conclusion:

This layered pumpkin dessert is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other fall gathering. The pumpkin cake is moist and flavorful, the cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy, and the whipped cream topping is light and airy. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and impress your friends and family.

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