What Happens When Maple & Punkin' Cross Paths????

In the Fall we can't get enough punkin' spice or maple flavor. It just makes us feel like kids again, all those warm and toasty tastes together--like a punkin' pancake with maple syrup oozing all over it.

So I have mashed them up and brought you "Punkin' Maple Lovin' Lush." My mom used to make a dessert like this called "Lucky to get a bite." But this is an all new take. It's smooth, silky, spicy, crunchy and "Honey just the perfect mouthful."

When you read the recipe, it may look long and complicated to make, but trust me, its not. Just give it a shot, and I promise your guests will thank ya.

Punkin’ Maple Lovin’ Lush

Jason Smith, FNS southerncountrybling.com

Serves 12

Ingredients

Crust:

1-cup pecans, chopped

1-cup all-purpose flour

½-cup butter, room temp

½-punkin pie spice

2-TBSP brown sugar

Pinch of salt

Directions:

· Preheat oven to 350, spray a 9x13 cake pan.

· In a mixing bowl place flour, butter, sugar, spice, salt and pecans and stir to combine.

· Press into bottom of pan, bake for 15-20 mins, remove and let cool completely.

2nd Layer:

8 ounce cream cheese, room temp

2-cups powder sugar

3-TBSP maple syrup

¼-cup heavy whopping cream

¼-tsp maple extract (optional)

Directions:

· Place all in a bowl and whip the fire out of it, spread over crust.

· Place in fridge for 30 mins.

3rd Layer:

1-15 ounce can of punkin puree, not pie filling

1-3.4 pkg vanilla pudding

1-cup half&half

2-tsp punkin pie spice

¾-cup powder sugar

Directions:

· Put the punkin and half&half in bowl and whisk together, add the spice and pudding and mix in.

· Spread over 2nd layer, put back in fridge for 30 mins.

4th Layer:

2-cups heavy whopping cream

1-cup powder sugar

1-tsp vanilla

Directions:

· Place all in mixer bowl and whip till stiff peaks.

· Spread over top.

Nut Topping:

1-cup pecans, chopped

½-tsp punkin pie spice

2-TBSP butter, melted

1-TBSP maple syrup

Pinch of salt

Directions:

· Place all in a bowl and toss together, place on a greased baking sheet and toast for 10 mins.

· Let cool, then sprinkle on top, place back in fridge for 2 hours or over night.

Tip: The only tip I can give ya with this one is don’t rush, and when done set back and enjoy.

ENJOY!!!