Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Delight – A Luscious Layered Dessert

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix pecans, melted butter, and graham cracker crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

  2. Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled pecan crust.

  3. Pumpkin Pudding Layer: In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, instant pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.

  4. Top with Cool Whip: Spread Cool Whip evenly over the pumpkin pudding layer.

  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to set.

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