Fall, when the days grow longer and the light grows golden. Everyone is always ready for the magic the cool temps of autumn brings. And one of the best ways we celebrate that magic is with something deliciously pumpkin! This easy-to-make Pumpkin Chocolate Delight with a Pretzel Crust certainly fits that bill and then some! With a salty, buttery-rich pretzel crust, soft cream cheese layer, a white chocolate pumpkin fluff all topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips and more pretzels isn’t your ordinary 4-layer dessert. It’s an “oh my! Grab yourself a fork and some alone time” kind of eat. After all, it’s called delight for a reason!
I haven’t always been a pumpkin fan, but it’s certainly desserts like this that have the tendency to change a person’s mind and taste buds. The white chocolate pumpkin fluff, dark chocolate chips and drizzle, not to mention that salty pretzel crust really make this dessert special. Who can resist all that chocolate, plus the salty and sweet combo?
4 Layers of Pumpkin Chocolate Delight:
- Pretzel Crust
- Cream Cheese
- White Chocolate Fluff
- Whipped Topping and More YUM!
Let’s talk a bit about this pretzel crust. A lot of times when we think of a pretzel crust, we think of a jello dessert. But why should jello have all the fun? The salty bite of pretzels are the perfect crunchy compliment to pumpkin and all the creamy layers of this dessert. This simple crust takes only 10 minutes or so to bake up and is a great alternative to the nuts, cookies or graham crackers crusts anchoring most 4-layer treats. And when you start smelling that golden, nutty smell as it bakes, you’ll know exactly what I mean!
And just look at that pumpkin! Isn’t it dreamy? Using a white chocolate pudding and whipped cream to make the perfect fall fluff is a genius plan, if I do say so myself. The white chocolate adds a gorgeous, rich flavor to what would otherwise be an ordinary pumpkin layer!
And toppings… You’ve heard me say it before, and I’ll stand by it to the end. It’s always all about the toppings. For this Pumpkin Chocolate Delight, whipped cream, semi-sweet mini chocolate chips and more pretzels are drenched in a dark chocolate drizzle. Be still my heart. Chocolate makes everything better!
There’s a lot to celebrate about fall, and this easy 4 layer dessert with a white chocolate fluff and salty pretzel crust is just what you need to make all of those occasions special!
Pumpkin Chocolate Delight with Pretzel Crust
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
- 2 C pretzel sticks crushed
- ¾ C butter melted
- ¼ C brown sugar firmly packed
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 1 C whipped topping
Pumpkin Fluff Layer
- 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
- 3 boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix (3.56 size)
- 2 C half & half
- 1 C whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Topping
- 2 C whipped topping
- ¼ C pretzel sticks crushed
- ¼ C mini chocolate chips
- semi-sweet chocolate sauce
Instructions
Pretzel Crust
- In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, butter, and brown sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely (1hr) as you mix together the other layers.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Mix cream cheese, 1 C powdered sugar, I C whipped topping in a medium bowl and set aside.
Pumpkin Fluff Layer
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, pudding mix, half and half, whipped topping, and pumpkin spice. set aside.
Assembly
- Spread cream cheese mixture over pretzel crust.
- Carefully spread pumpkin layer evenly over cream cheese.
- Top with whipped topping and chill 1hr to overnight. Garnish with ¼ C crushed pretzels and ¼ chocolate chips before serving. Drizzle with semi-sweet chocolate sauce.
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I could seriously eat that and not share. It looks amazing.
Ha! We don’t share around here either! Whipped topping, chocolate, pretzels? How could it be wrong?
Your Pumpkin Chocolate Delight with Pretzel Crust is just perfect for this season! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
Miz Helen
Thanks, Miz Helen! I hope everyone loves it! I know we do.
Thanks, Miz Helen! I hope everyone loves it as much as we do. That crust… yum!
Pinned! This looks amazing- and I happen to have ALL the ingredients right now!
Yea!! I see some yummy pumpkin dip in your future! Let me know how you like it. And thanks for the pin! I love pins!
Oh my this pumpkin chocolate delight with pretzel crust looks soooo good. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friday.
You’re welcome! I so enjoy Foodie Friday! Such a great place to find new recipes.
Congratulations on your Foodie Friday feature my friend! This looks wonderful!
Thanks, Amy! Isn’t Foodie Friday great? I hope your family will try the dip and love it as much as we do!
I’m totally going to make this for Thanksgiving!
Yes! I am so excited! You’re gonna love it!
It looks great! Can I substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree?
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not!
Can I make this 2 days ahead
Hi, Lynne!
You sure can. Just leave off the making and adding the top layer until you are ready to serve. Hope this helps!
Does the pretzel crust get soggy after a day?
Hi, Misty! I’ve never had that happen, and we’ve stored the leftovers for several days. Let me know how it goes! Enjoy!
I found gluten-free pretzels online, and I can’t wait to make this! Your recipe looks amazing!
Hi, Tanya! Wonderful! Let me know how it goes with the GF pretzels!