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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Fluff Salad to Wow Your Guests

This pumpkin spice cheesecake fluff salad combines creamy texture and festive flavors for a delightful crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fluff
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree rich autumn flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar balances spices beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice essence of fall
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces
  • 1 cup cold whole milk for thick pudding
  • 8 ounces whipped topping light and airy
For the Mix-ins
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows fun texture
  • 1 cup graham crackers broken into pieces
  • ½ cup chopped pecans for crunch
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans for topping
  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs for topping
  • ¼ cup miniature marshmallows for topping
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place cream cheese into a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently combine the pudding into the pumpkin mixture until thick and smooth.
  6. Fold in one-third of the whipped topping gently, followed by the remaining in two stages.
  7. Add miniature marshmallows and chopped pecans, stirring to distribute evenly.
  8. Fold in broken graham crackers, reserving some for decoration.
  9. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, reserved pecans, and marshmallows on top.
  11. Dust with ground cinnamon and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth texture. Customize toppings as desired.

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