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Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake

Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert recipe!

The flavors of this Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake scream fall, but if you’re one of the people who live where it’s still above 85, this is the perfect dessert for you because it’s a no-bake dessert recipe. It’s the best of both worlds.

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!

I first fell in love with icebox cake when I tried this Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake a little while back. While making that cake, I actually had visions of making a fall version with lots of cinnamon, ginger and of course pumpkin. This recipe has all of those things. Spicy gingersnap cookies sandwiched between layers of pumpkin whipped cream.

Yeah, that’s right.

Pumpkin. Whipped. Cream.

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!

It’s just as delectable as it sounds. And when this delectable pumpkin whipped cream is sandwiched between spicy gingersnap cookies and allowed to set overnight until the gingersnaps become as soft as cake, well that, my friends, is pure heaven.

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!

The hardest thing about making this pumpkin gingersnap icebox cake is waiting for it to set in the fridge.

It is really important that you let it set overnight. If you don’t, the cookies won’t have a chance to soften and they won’t get that glorious cake-like texture. Other than that, this cake couldn’t be easier to make.

Don’t take my word for it though, try it for yourself.

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!

Like seriously, drop what you’re doing and make this cake. Trust me. I taste tested this one and you won’t want to miss out on this!

To see how easy this is pumpkin gingersnap icebox cake is to make, watch the video below!

Here are some more amazing fall-inspired icebox cake recipes to try:

Snickerdoodle Salted Caramel Ice Box Cake

Pumpkin Fluff Ice Box Cake

A delectable no-bake cake with gingersnaps and pumpkin whipped cream. Perfect for fall!

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is a delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!

Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake

A delectable no-bake cake with layers of gingersnaps and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream. It is simply bliss and a fabulous fall dessert!
4.8 from 6 votes
Prep Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • About 45 gingersnaps

Instructions
 

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together. Add in vanilla. Slowly pour in heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Reserve about 1 cup of whipped cream, cover and refrigerate. This is for touch ups to the finished cake.
  • Line a 8 x 8 dish with aluminum foil. Allow excess to hang off the side so you can lift the cake out.
  • Lay 3 rows of 3 cookies in the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon a layer or pumpkin whipped cream over the top. Repeat until there are 5 layers of cookies and cream, ending with a layer of cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, place a plate on top of the cake and turn the cake over. Gently remove aluminum foil. Use reserved whipped cream to touch up any spots and smooth the top of the cake. Slice into wedges, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: dessert, fall, icebox cake, no bake dessert, pumpkin

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  • Reply
    Nana====
    October 20, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    4 stars
    Can Cool whip be used by folding into cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture instead of having to whip cream and also for economy?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      October 20, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      Nana- I would think that would work! I don’t use cool whip much but I have seen icebox cakes made with cool whip before so I imagine you can use that instead :)

  • Reply
    Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
    August 10, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I love this tasty recipe :)

  • Reply
    ashley
    August 10, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I can’t wait to try this! Yum!

  • Reply
    Carolyn
    August 9, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds so amazing, I love pumpkin and gingersnap!

  • Reply
    Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
    August 8, 2018 at 7:54 am

    I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!

  • Reply
    TidyMom
    August 8, 2018 at 6:07 am

    We make a dessert like this and it’s always a huge hit!! bring on the pumpkin recipes!!

  • Reply
    Krista
    August 7, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    This looks so good! It is making me excited for Fall!

  • Reply
    Jamielyn
    August 7, 2018 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    Yum!! I am starting to crave all things pumpkin! :)

  • Reply
    Toni | Boulder Locavore
    August 7, 2018 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    This makes me so excited for more pumpkin recipes! Looks ahh-mazing!

  • Reply
    Anna
    August 6, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    Icebox cakes are so much fun! This is getting me in the mood for fall!

  • Reply
    Patricia @ Grab a Plate
    August 6, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    Oh, man! This sounds so dreamy! It’s perfect for me right now b/c as much as I don’t want summer to end, I cannot deal w/ these high temps much longer! YUM!

  • Reply
    Amanda
    August 6, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    This seems like it would be a perfect combo, fantastic idea!!

  • Reply
    Sheila Johnson
    September 14, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    This looks so good!!

  • Reply
    CrazyforCrust
    September 14, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Gingersnaps and pumpkin are totally BFFs. This is fabulous!

  • Reply
    Heather @FrenchPress
    September 13, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    LOVE the gingersnap idea! I bet’s it’s fall in dessert form

  • Reply
    marye audet
    September 12, 2014 at 8:32 am

    My favorite flavors!!

  • Reply
    Krista
    September 12, 2014 at 5:42 am

    Oh… the gingersnap crust on this sounds amazing. Looks amazing!

  • Reply
    Beth B
    September 12, 2014 at 4:59 am

    This is a must make, amazing!!

  • Reply
    Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
    September 12, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Wish I could have a slice for breakfast… and dessert! :)

  • Reply
    Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
    September 12, 2014 at 4:36 am

    Yes please. I could lick the screen, this looks heavenly!

  • Reply
    CrunchyCreamySw
    September 12, 2014 at 4:00 am

    I would love a slice right now and I didn’t even have breakfast yet! Looks amazing!

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