Gluten-Free Pumpkin Lush

Name: Pumpkin Lush
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 4 h 34 min
Yield: 1, 9x13
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. crushed gluten-free honey grahams (4 sleeves); 5 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 6 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 1, 8 oz. block of cream cheese, soft; 1 c. powdered sugar; 1 c. Cool Whip; 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding; 1, 15oz. can pumpkin puree; 1 1/2 - 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or to taste); 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 c. + 2 Tbsp. milk

Desserts

Aug 20

Written By Kali Terry

Fall is rolling around the corner, so that means it’s time for all things pumpkin!! This Gluten-Free Pumpkin Lush is the creamy pumpkin dessert of your dreams! - Like biting into a pumpkin cloud!

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Who loves pumpkin desserts??? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ I LOVE when the Fall season finally comes around and it’s time to feast on pumpkin desserts. This pumpkin lush is the perfect embodiment of Fall - it’s warmly-spiced ginger/cinnamon crust, the tangy cream cheese layer, a luscious pumpkin filling, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy walnuts make this the ideal autumn dessert. I find that this dessert is a fantastic alternative to traditional pumpkin pie! My family actually prefers it when offered both options - not only is the flavor superior, but the textures are unmatched - it melts in your mouth!

In my opinion, this lush should be replacing pumpkin pie on your Thanksgiving dessert table. If you’re not willing to give up the classic dessert, then make both and see which one gets eaten quicker! I can guarantee that this pumpkin lush will be so greatly enjoyed that you won’t have much left over (if any at all). A good ol’ friendly competition: Classic Pumpkin Pie vs. Pumpkin Lush! Give it a try - you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Everyone will be so impressed not only with the flavors, but with the fancy layering as well. The compliments will be flooding in!

Let the baking begin!