Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

 

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 T. milk or half and half

1 T. sugar

1 ½ c. thawed cool whip

1 Keebler ready-crust graham cracker pie crust

2 pkgs. (4-serving size) jello vanilla instant pudding

1 can (16oz) pumpkin

1 t. cinnamon

½ t. ground ginger

½ t. ground cloves

 

Mix cream cheese, 1 T. milk and sugar in a large bowl with wire whisk until smooth.  Gently fold in cool whip.  Spread on bottom of crust.  Pour 1 cup milk into bowl.  Add pudding mix.  Beat with wire whisk until well blended, 1-2 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 cool whip and nuts if desired.