Pumpkin Dessert

A comforting pumpkin dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This treat features a velvety smooth pumpkin filling infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that evoke memories of autumn gatherings. The pumpkin layer offers a perfect balance of sweetness and earthy flavor, complemented by a buttery graham cracker or cookie crust that provides a delightful textural contrast. Topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream that melts slowly into the spiced pumpkin base, each spoonful delivers pure seasonal comfort. Whether served warm or chilled, this versatile dessert brings the cozy flavors of harvest season to your table with its rich amber hue and fragrant spice profile.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

Filling:

• 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• ⅔ cup milk
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice

Topping:

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. Make crust: Transfer 1 cup cake mix to a small bowl; set aside for topping. Place remaining cake mix in a medium bowl with melted butter and egg; mix until well blended.
4. Spread mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Make filling: Combine pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl; mix well and pour over crust.
6. Pour filling over crust.
7. Make topping: Add white sugar and cubed butter to reserved cake mix; use a pastry blender to mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Sprinkle over pumpkin filling, then scatter chopped walnuts over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

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