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An orange pumpkin sits beside an individually sized Pumpkin Delight dessert topped with gingersnap crumbs and pecans.

Pumpkin Delight with a Twist

Bernice Hill
Did someone say Pumpkin Spice Latte? This creamy Pumpkin Delight has an espresso twist that captures everyone's favourite fall beverage into individually portioned desserts.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 919 kcal

Ingredients
 

FOR THE CRUST

  • 1/2 cup pecans; very finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder

FOR THE FILLING

  • 1 block cream cheese 8 oz., softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream use half in the filling and half to top the desserts
  • 3 tbsp confectioner's sugar

Instructions
 

  • THE GINGERSNAP BASE
  • Place the gingersnap biscuits in a heavy freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin until it becomes fine crumbs.
  • Chop up pecans until they are a similar size to the gingersnap crumbs.
  • Place crumbs, chopped pecans, espresso powder, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Divide the mixture (reserving 4 teaspoons for garnish) evenly among four 250 ml jars. Press the mixture into one solid layer using your hands or a cocktail muddler.
  • FOR THE CREAMY PUMPKIN LAYER
  • Mix softened cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Add the pumpkin purée, espresso powder, sugar, spices, and vanilla extract. Mix well until no lumps remain.
  • Fold in 1/2 of the stabilized whipped into the pumpkin mixture. Add this layer to the jars.
  • FOR THE STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM
  • Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream for one minute. Gradually whip in three tablespoons of confectioner's sugar.
  • Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Use 1/2 in the pumpkin mixture and place the remaining half in a piping bag. Pipe immediately or refrigerate for up to one day before use. Pipe whipped cream on top of the pumpkin layer.
  • TO FINISHScatter the reserved crumb mixture over the piped whipped cream and add a half pecan for additional garnish.

Notes

You can also make this in an 8x8" pan also.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 919kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 9gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 471mgFiber: 5gSugar: 52g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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