SNAPPY PUMPKIN DESSERT

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Our town has a pumpkin-canning factory, so we're known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." New pumpkin recipes are always welcomed by our family, and this has become a favorite. The gingersnap crust is the perfect flavor pairing to the pumpkin. -Nilah Fischer, Morton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
TOPPING:
3 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups whipped topping
Additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press into a ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over the crust. In another large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and pie spice; whisk until well blended. , Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.