Description
This Pumpkin Icebox Cake is the quintessential autumn comfort food, blending the soulful, earthy notes of pumpkin with the airy lightness of a classic cream-filled dessert. This no-bake wonder relies on the magic of time, allowing graham crackers to soften into a cake-like consistency while absorbing a spiced pumpkin mousse. It is a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing dessert that feels special enough for a holiday table yet remains approachable for a quiet weeknight, offering a taste of harvest comfort without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
16 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 box (about 14 ounces) honey graham crackers
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice to the cream cheese mixture, whisking until well combined and uniform in color.
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light, airy, and fully combined.
In a 9×13 inch baking dish, create a base layer by arranging graham crackers to cover the bottom of the dish.
Spread a layer of the pumpkin mousse over the crackers, smoothing it out to the edges.
Repeat the layers of graham crackers and pumpkin mousse until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of the pumpkin mousse.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature to avoid lumps in the mousse. You can garnish the top with extra graham cracker crumbs or a dusting of cinnamon before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg