Gingersnap Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

Name: Gingersnap Pumpkin Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust Ingredients; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided; 1 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 egg, slightly beaten; Filling Ingredients; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 -29 ounce pumpkin, solid pack; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Topping Ingredients; 1/2 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cold; 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust Ingredients
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided
1 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
Filling Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 -29 ounce pumpkin, solid pack
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients
1/2 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cold
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

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Crust:.
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Set aside 1 cup cake mix for topping.
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Combine gingersnap crumbs, and remaining cake mix.
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Stir in egg and butter, mix well.
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Press into the bottom of a greased 13 X 9 inch cake pan, set aside.
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Filling:.
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Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
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Beat in eggs.
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Add the pumpkin, milk, spices, and vanilla and mix well.
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Pour over crust.
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Topping:.
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Combine gingersnap crumbs, sugar, and reserved cake mix.
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Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Stir in pecans.
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Sprinkle over filling.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 70 to 75 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean or a thermometer inserted in center reads 160.
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Cool on a wire rack for 1 1/2 hours.
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If desired garnish each serving with a half of a gingersnap cookie or whipped cream or both. Even use cookie crumbs over whipped cream.
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Store in refrigerator.
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When I made this, mine baked for 2 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust Ingredients, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided, 1 cup gingersnap cookie, crushed, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Gingersnap Pumpkin Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingersnap Pumpkin Dessert

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