Best 10 Layered Pumpkin Centerpiece Dessert Recipes

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Are you looking for an eye-catching and delicious centerpiece for your Thanksgiving or fall gathering? Look no further than this Layered Pumpkin Centerpiece Dessert. This stunning dessert features multiple layers of sweet and creamy pumpkin filling, a rich and flavorful cookie crust, and a whipped topping that's light and airy. The best part? It's surprisingly easy to make! The recipe includes a classic pumpkin pie filling made from scratch, but you can also use a pre-made filling if you're short on time. The cookie crust is simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time. And the whipped topping is as easy as it gets—just whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. If you're feeling extra creative, you can even decorate the top of the dessert with fall-themed sprinkles or candy. This Layered Pumpkin Centerpiece Dessert is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake up a storm!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PUMPKIN DELIGHT



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Pumpkin Delight is a layered fall dessert that is easy to make and calls for just eight ingredients!

Provided by Jillian - a Food Folks and Fun original!

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1½ cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
⅔ cup granulated sugar (divided)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 3.4 ounce boxes pumpkin pie spice instant pudding
3¼ cups whole milk
3 8 ounce tubs Cool Whip (thawed and divided)
¼ cup pecan pieces (toasted)

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together graham crackers, melted butter, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Gently press the graham cracker crumble evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before continuing to the next step.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ⅓ cup of sugar and mix until combined.
  • Fold one package of thawed cool whip into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over top of the graham cracker crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pudding packages and milk, following the pudding box instructions.
  • Add the pudding over the cream cheese layer and carefully smooth it into an even layer.
  • Layer the remaining 2 packages of cool whip over the top of the pudding layer.
  • Sprinkle the toasted pecan pieces over top.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

PUMPKIN DESSERT



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"When we bake these layered squares, our kitchen smells wonderful," writes Ruth Chiarenzsa from her home in La Vale, Maryland. "They are favorites during the fall season, and they make a great finish to any meal. As a matter of fact, they never last for very long in our house!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, butter and egg until blended. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , For filling, combine pumpkin pie filling, milk and eggs; pour over crust., For topping, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pumpkin layer. , Bake until top is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

4 LAYER PUMPKIN DESSERT



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This is a recipe from the wall of our old home. Which means, I have no idea where it came from after 7 years. I'm posting these because they are my favorites if they made it to the wall.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
2 cups whole milk, cold
2 (3 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
1 cup fresh pumpkin
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 ounces Cool Whip, remainder from 8oz container

Steps:

  • First layer: Mix all 1st layer ingredients together, press in 9x13 dish. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Second layer: Gently mix together all 2nd layer ingredients. Place on 1st layer and refrigerate.
  • Third layer: Mix all together all 3rd layer ingredients and spread over second layer. Cool until set.
  • Fourth layer: Spread remaining cool whip over top. Refrigerate overnight.

NO-BAKE PUMPKIN SPICE LAYERED DESSERT



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Try a pumpkin spice layered dessert for your Thanksgiving table! This No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Layered Dessert looks impressive but couldn't be easier to make!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding, divided
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1-1/2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. cold milk, divided
8 KRAFT Caramels

Steps:

  • Mix graham crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish.
  • Whisk pumpkin, 1 pkg. pudding mix and spice in large bowl until blended. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust.
  • Beat remaining pudding mix and 1-1/2 cups milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min.; spread over pudding layer in dish. Cover with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Microwave caramels and remaining milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Drizzle over dessert just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 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 DESSERT BARS



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Our Layered Pumpkin Dessert Bars are sure to be a favorite at your next festive dinner! Layers of Gingersnaps, cinnamon and nutmeg as well as pumpkin cream cheese give these tasty pumpkin dessert bars their autumn flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Desserts

Time 5h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

25 gingersnaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended. Add pumpkin and spices; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended; pour over crust.
  • Bake 30 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP. Spread over dessert; cover with remaining COOL WHIP.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with nuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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

PUMPKIN LAYERED MAGIC CAKE



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The pumpkin and cake layers in this dessert magically switch places as they're baking and then get topped with a gorgeously fluffy cream cheese whipped cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half
3 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoons salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake Layer ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Scrape bowl; beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Spread in pan.
  • In another large bowl, mix Pumpkin Layer ingredients with whisk until smooth. Carefully spoon pumpkin mixture over cake batter in pan.
  • Bake 48 to 53 minutes or until cake is set when touched lightly in center. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth. Add whipping cream; beat until smooth, and stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled cake. Sprinkle lightly with pumpkin pie spice. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.

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:

  • Make sure your pumpkin is ripe and has a deep orange color.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pumpkin into even slices.
  • Bake the pumpkin slices until they are tender but not mushy.
  • Let the pumpkin slices cool completely before assembling the dessert.
  • Use a variety of cheeses and nuts in the filling to add flavor and texture.
  • Layer the pumpkin slices, cheese mixture, and nuts in a trifle bowl or other serving dish.
  • Chill the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Garnish the dessert with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

This layered pumpkin centerpiece dessert is a delicious and festive way to celebrate fall. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its layers of pumpkin, cheese, and nuts, this dessert is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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