Bitsys Kitchen. Sensational Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

Sensational Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
4 oz. cream cheese, softened* 1 Tbsp. milk or half-and-half 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 C. thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping 1 Keebler Ready-Crust Graham Cracker Pie Crust (6 oz.) 1 C. milk or half-and-half 2 pkg. (4 serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie	Filling: 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Mix cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. milk and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread on bottom of crust.

Pour 1 cup milk into bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. (Mixture will be thick.)

Stir in pumpkin and spices with wire whisk; mix well. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Garnish with additional whipped topping and nuts if desired.
Makes 8 servings

*Helpful Hint: Soften cream cheese in microwave on HIGH 15 to 20 seconds.