Layered Pumpkin Caramel Cream Dessert

Looking at the photo, I’ll adapt the recipe to better match the beautiful layered dessert shown with its distinct cookie base, cream layer, caramel-nut layer, and pumpkin top.

Prep Time

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Setting: 5 hours
• Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

• 200g (7 oz) graham crackers or digestive biscuits
• 100g (3.5 oz) melted butter
• Pinch of salt

For the Cream Layer

• 500ml (2 cups) whole milk
• 150ml (½ cup) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Caramel-Nut Layer

• 200g (7 oz) walnuts, roughly chopped
• 200ml (6.8 fl oz) caramel sauce

For the Pumpkin Layer

• 500g (1.1 lbs) pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 orange (juice and zest)
• Sugar to taste (approximately ¼ cup)
• 25g agar-agar powder

Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Cookie Base

1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs
2. Mix with melted butter and salt
3. Press firmly into bottom of 9×13 inch pan
4. Refrigerate while preparing other layers

Step 2: Cream Layer

1. In a saucepan, combine:
   • Milk
   • Condensed milk
   • Vanilla extract
2. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of cold milk
3. Add to pan and cook over medium heat
4. Stir constantly until thickened
5. Pour over cookie base
6. Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour)

Step 3: Caramel-Nut Layer

1. Arrange chopped walnuts over set cream layer
2. Pour warm caramel sauce over nuts
3. Refrigerate until caramel sets (about 30 minutes)

Step 4: Pumpkin Layer

1. Cook pumpkin until tender (about 10 minutes)
2. Drain and puree until smooth
3. Add:
   • Orange juice and zest
   • Sugar to taste
4. Heat mixture and add agar-agar
5. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly
6. Pour carefully over caramel layer
7. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours

Pro Tips

• Use a hot knife for clean cuts
• Keep layers level while setting
• Ensure each layer is set before adding next
• Toast nuts for enhanced flavor
• Strain pumpkin puree for silky texture

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/12 of recipe):

• Calories: 380
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 7g

Serves: 12

This elegant dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best presentation, garnish each slice with:

• Additional toasted walnuts
• Drizzle of caramel sauce
• Fresh orange zest

Perfect for:

• Special occasions
• Holiday gatherings
• Make-ahead desserts
• Impressive presentations
• Fall celebrations

Note: Allow dessert to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.