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Whisk together the vanilla wafer crumbs and pumpkin pie spice until well blended. Pour in the melted butter and mix. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and place in the refrigerator to chill.
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In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat together the cream cheese and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Mix in the sour cream until well blended. Fold in 2 cups of the Cool Whip, just until combined.
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Pour into the 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly over the crust with an offset spatula. Place the pan back in the refrigerator.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, and French vanilla pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
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Remove the pan from the refrigerator and gently pour the pumpkin layer on top of the cream cheese layer. Use an offset spatula to gently even the layer out.
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Gently scoop the remaining Cool Whip, in dollops, on top of the pumpkin layer and even it out with a clean, offset spatula.
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Cover with plastic wrap and place pan in the refrigerator again for 5 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.
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Garnish with white chocolate curls and optional very light dusting of pumpkin pie spice and fall sprinkles. Slice and serve cold.