By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 1, 2018
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna is a fun twist on a Thanksgiving classic! This sweet pumpkin lasagna recipe is made up of layers of pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and lady fingers. Utterly delicious! Add this easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe to your holiday table.
Pumpkin Dessert Lasagna
This dessert lasagna is the perfect thing to serve this holiday season. Combine layers of pumpkin, whipped cream, and lady fingers to make this sweet pumpkin lasagna!
It’s not Thanksgiving without something pumpkin on the table. Pumpkin Pie is the go-to pumpkin dessert for most people (including me–I love pumpkin pie!). But this Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna is the perfect thing make for something a little different. I mean, make the traditional pie too, because you can never have enough pumpkin!
This sweet and creamy Pumpkin Lasagna is such a fun and easy dessert for the holidays. It’s made up of cream cheese, pumpkin puree, graham crackers, whipped cream, and more, all layered together with lady fingers for the perfect crunch. Topped off with pumpkin spice chips, it’s the most delicious thing ever!
Add this easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe to your holiday table and watch everyone be blown away. It’s THAT good.
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna is a delicious and easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe that everyone is sure to love!
Pumpkin Lasagna
I saw different versions of this pumpkin pie dessert lasagna on Pinterest and my mouth immediately began watering! I knew I just had to put my own spin on it and it turned out soooo good. I think I’ll be making this pumpkin lasagna every holiday from now on (along with homemade pumpkin pie , of course).
The icing on the cake (sort of literally) to this delicious dessert are the pumpkin pie baking chips. I am OBSESSED with these things. I searched high and low for them and couldn’t find them anywhere, but I finally found them on a random lunch trip to Target. If you can’t find them, white chocolate chips would be a delicious substitute.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna
This Pumpkin Dessert Lasagna is so easy to make, which is just one of many reasons that I love it so much. It has the perfect creamy texture, and everything blends together so well to create the most amazing flavor!
Here’s a quick overview of the recipe:
- Make the crust: Place graham crackers in a resealable bag & use a rolling pin to crush them up. Pour in melted butter & knead it into the crackers. Then press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a baking dish. Bake 6-8 minutes.
- Make pumpkin pie mousse: Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, then add in heavy cream and whisk together. Mix in powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice , and pumpkin puree , then add 1 container of Cool Whip and whisk together.
- Make whipped topping: Combine 1 container of Cool Whip with melted white chocolate and whisk together.
- Assemble: Spread 1/2 the pumpkin mousse mixture in an even layer on top of the graham crackers crust. Place rows of lady fingers, and then spread the rest of the mousse in an even layer. Spread on the white chocolate whipped topping, a thin layer of cool whip, and then sprinkle on the pumpkin spice chips.
Let the pumpkin pie dessert lasagna chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving. See the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
How to Store this Dessert Lasagna
Since it’s only the two of us in the house, we froze this dessert lasagna to make it last longer. I was tempted to eat it all in one sitting, but freezing it and eating a little at a time was a better choice! You can freeze it in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Just take it out about 30 minutes before eating for maximum deliciousness! (hint: make it a couple days before Thanksgiving and wow your guests!)
Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the desserts, so I’m always in need of more easy Thanksgiving dessert recipes. This Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna is so perfect for the holidays , and it fits in nicely with all of the other desserts!
Try our other favorite Thanksgiving Desserts:
- Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Easy Peach Cobbler
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
- Homemade Apple Pie
Traditional Pumpkin Pie is still my favorite way to enjoy pumpkin during the holidays, but this Pumpkin Lasagna is a close second! If you want more dessert lasagnas, try this Chocolate Lasagna and Red Velvet Cheesecake Lasagna .
If you like this pumpkin dessert lasagna, try these other easy pumpkin recipes :
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Cake Bars
- Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Pie Monkey Bread
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 sleeve graham crackers 140 grams (9 cracker sheets)
- ▢ 6 ounces unsalted butter 170 grams, melted (1½ sticks)
- ▢ 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese 227 grams (1 brick)
- ▢ ¼ cup heavy cream 57 grams
- ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams
- ▢ 11 ounces pumpkin puree 319 grams (¾ can) – NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ▢ ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 5 grams
- ▢ 20 ounces lite Cool Whip 566 grams, divided (2½ containers)
- ▢ 6 ounces white chocolate 170 grams, melted
- ▢ 15 ladyfinger cookies 124 grams
- ▢ 1 cup pumpkin spice baking chips 170 grams (SEE NOTE)
- ▢ 1 cup chopped pecans 114 grams, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Set out a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Place the graham crackers in a gallon Ziplock bag (sealed) and crush using a rolling pin. Crush into as small of pieces as possible. Pour melted butter into the bag and reseal, then knead the butter into the grahams until well combined. Pour the graham mixture into the bottom of the baking pan and press firmly. This will be your crust. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool. 1 sleeve graham crackers, 6 ounces unsalted butter
- Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and whisk until well combined. Add the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well combined. Add 1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip and whisk on high for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy and completely smooth. Set aside. 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 cup powdered sugar, 11 ounces pumpkin puree, ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 20 ounces lite Cool Whip
- In a separate bowl, combine the other 8-ounce container of Cool Whip with the melted white chocolate. Whisk until completely combined and smooth. Set aside. 6 ounces white chocolate
- Once your crust is cooled, top with half of the pumpkin mousse and spread it around to form an even layer. Top with lady fingers (put them into even rows) and then top with the rest of the pumpkin mousse. Top the mousse with the white chocolate whip cream and spread out evenly. Spread a thin layer of regular Cool Whip (the remaining half of an 8-ounce container) over everything and sprinkle on pumpkin spice chips and pecans. 15 ladyfinger cookies, 1 cup pumpkin spice baking chips, 1 cup chopped pecans
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also freeze if you prefer it to be less creamy. If freezing, take out of freezer 30 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- Rolling Pin
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- NOTE: If you can’t find pumpkin spice baking chips, white chocolate chips are also delicious!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x13 Baking Pan
- Rolling Pin
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve graham crackers 140 grams (9 cracker sheets)
- 6 ounces unsalted butter 170 grams, melted (1½ sticks)
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese 227 grams (1 brick)
- ¼ cup heavy cream 57 grams
- 1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams
- 11 ounces pumpkin puree 319 grams (¾ can) - NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 5 grams
- 20 ounces lite Cool Whip 566 grams, divided (2½ containers)
- 6 ounces white chocolate 170 grams, melted
- 15 ladyfinger cookies 124 grams
- 1 cup pumpkin spice baking chips 170 grams (SEE NOTE)
- 1 cup chopped pecans 114 grams, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Set out a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Place the graham crackers in a gallon Ziplock bag (sealed) and crush using a rolling pin. Crush into as small of pieces as possible. Pour melted butter into the bag and reseal, then knead the butter into the grahams until well combined. Pour the graham mixture into the bottom of the baking pan and press firmly. This will be your crust. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool. 1 sleeve graham crackers, 6 ounces unsalted butter
- Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and whisk until well combined. Add the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well combined. Add 1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip and whisk on high for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy and completely smooth. Set aside. 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 cup powdered sugar, 11 ounces pumpkin puree, ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 20 ounces lite Cool Whip
- In a separate bowl, combine the other 8-ounce container of Cool Whip with the melted white chocolate. Whisk until completely combined and smooth. Set aside. 6 ounces white chocolate
- Once your crust is cooled, top with half of the pumpkin mousse and spread it around to form an even layer. Top with lady fingers (put them into even rows) and then top with the rest of the pumpkin mousse. Top the mousse with the white chocolate whip cream and spread out evenly. Spread a thin layer of regular Cool Whip (the remaining half of an 8-ounce container) over everything and sprinkle on pumpkin spice chips and pecans. 15 ladyfinger cookies, 1 cup pumpkin spice baking chips, 1 cup chopped pecans
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also freeze if you prefer it to be less creamy. If freezing, take out of freezer 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- NOTE: If you can’t find pumpkin spice baking chips, white chocolate chips are also delicious!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
