====== Pumpkin Lush ======
<sub>Preheat oven to 350 degrees</sub>
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You can also use boxed pumpkin pudding if you would prefer. (But the homemade stuff is WAY better!)

==== Ingredients ====
=== for the crust ===
  *1 cup pecans,chopped
  *3 tablespoons white sugar
  *1/2 cup butter
  *1 cup flour

=== for the cream cheese layer ===
  *1 8 oz package cream cheese
  *1 cup powdered sugar (use 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
  *1 cup whipped cream or cool whip

=== for the pudding layers ===
  *2 tbsp Cornstarch
  *6 tbsp Sugar
  *1 3/4 cup Milk
  *1 Egg
  *1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  *1 tsp Vanilla
  *1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  *dash Salt
  *dash Nutmeg

=== for the top layer ===

  * 2 cups whipped cream or cool whip
  * shaved chocolate

==== Directions ====

  - spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray
  - in a mixer mix all the crust ingredients together and press the mixture into the prepared baking dish
  - bake the crust at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes
  - For the pudding:
    - Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl. Set aside.
    - Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a medium pan over medium heat.
    - Slowly add milk egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly.
    - Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    - Remove from heat.
    - Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    - Gradually add pumpkin mixture to pan, whisking constantly until blended.
    - Return pan to low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated throughout, stirring constantly.
    - Remove from heat, 
  - in a mixer add the cream cheese, powdered sugar and the cup of whipped cream. mix until light and fluffy
  - let the crust cool. spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly. spread the pudding over the cream cheese.
  - Top with the whipped cream and sprinkle with the chocolate.
  - refrigerate for a couple hrs so it sets