Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. cold half and half or milk
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. thawed Cool Whip
  • 1 graham cracker pie crust
  • 2 (4 serving size) pkg. vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves

Method

  • Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon half and half and sugar with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping; spread on bottom of crust.
  • Pour 2 cups half and half into mixing bowl. Add pudding mix; beat with wire whisk until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin and spices; mix well.
  • Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Garnish with additional whipped topping and nuts, as desired. Makes 8 servings.