What is Thanksgiving without some sort of a pumpkin dessert? And what is giving thanks really all about? For us it’s about neighborly love. So why not combine the two and give pumpkin desserts to neighbors, just because it’s the season! Here is an easy recipe for Sensational Double Layer Pumpkin Pie which Kristi’s family has dubbed “Pumpkin Cheesecake Ecstasy.” Yes, it’s THAT good. She only makes it on Thanksgiving and it is so worth the wait all year to enjoy it! This year we’ll be delivering some to our neighbors, hopefully they’ll be thankful they live next to us (;
Here is the recipe you won’t want to lose!
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. softened cream cheese
- 1 TBSP. half & half
- 1 TBSP. sugar
- 1 1/2 c. Cool Whip (save the rest for the top layer)
- 1 graham cracker pie crust (you can make your own with graham cracker = a little sugar + melted butter)
- 1 c. half & half
- 2 pkgs.Vanilla instant pudding
- 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin (with spices added)
Directions:
- Make graham cracker crust if you didn’t buy one and pat into a 9×9 baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 TBSP half & half + sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Add cool whip and spread over crust.
- Pour 1 c. Half & half into bowl then add pudding mix and beat until well blended. (Note: Mixture will be thick)
- Add pumpkin and mix well.
- Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Add the rest of the Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with finely chopped pecans or pumpkin pie spice or both!
Grab some disposable aluminum pie tins for easy neighbor gifts or great for transporting to a fall or Thanksgiving party!
Check out all of our yummy pumpkin recipes (we have a TON) like our incredible Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread,
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this amazing Pumpkin Bread with Fudge Frosting,
yummy Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake,
and these tasty Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn Pops,
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and be sure to check out our 50+ non-pumpkin pie desserts, mmm!
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Connie Bueher says
Oh, how I love pumpkin desserts! <3
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lisa spell says
how many pumpkin cheeescake pies does that recipe make that you have the ingredients listed above for ? does it make 1 pie or how many pies?
lollyjane says
Great question, it makes 4 mini’s or 2 full size 🙂
lollyjane says
2 full size pies 🙂
grammy44 says
Question – did you use Cool Whip or whipped cream?
lollyjane says
Hi we used plain ol Cool Whip (:
Lolly Jane says
You're all neighbors in my heart! Haha, cheesy I know. Love you girls!
Katie says
Don't I count as a neighbor? 😉 Love this!
Lauren Anslee says
This sounds incredible!! I can't wait to make it 🙂
I have a giveaway going on at my blog if you cute ladies would like to stop by!
http://thegreenassembly.blogspot.com/2011/10/country-heart-giveaway.html
Amanda K @ Every Creative Endeavor says
I agree with Amy! I wish you were my neighbor! Those look amazing! Thank you so much for linking up!
Amy @ The Mom Hood says
I wish I had neighbors like you! Maybe you can mail me some of that yummy-looking pie?