Pumpkin Dream Bars

Pumpkin Dream Bars

Ingredients

on the bottom:

• 1 1/2 cup gingerbread cookie crumble
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

on the custard layer:

• 1 package custard mix
• 1/2 cup 1 cup milk

For the cream cheese layer:

• 1 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
•  8 ounce whipped cream Whip cream frosting, cold, divided

frosting :

•  Chopped Pecans

Pumpkin Dream Bars

INSTRUCTIONS

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
For the base:
In a bowl, combine the ginger biscuit crumbs and melted butter.
Press this mixture well into the bottom of the mold.
Then pop it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes while you prep the next layers.
For the custard layer:
In a bowl, whisk the custard and milk mixture until smooth. Then add the pumpkin puree. Place
in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the pudding to thicken.
For the cream cheese layer:
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add
powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
Then add 1 cup of Cool Whip and save the rest for garnish. Assemble
bars:
Spread a layer of cream cheese on the prepared base.
Then prepare a layer of pudding.
Finally top with the remaining cold whisk and refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with chopped pecans just before serving, carefully remove from pan, slice and enjoy!