January 21, 2022
No Bake Pumpkin Pie
You’ll love the rich, creamy layers of this no bake pumpkin pie. It’s perfect to serve at Thanksgiving or any time you have a pumpkin craving.
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This no bake pumpkin pie is a great twist on traditional pumpkin pie. It features a graham cracker crust filled with a velvety cream cheese layer that is topped with a creamy pumpkin layer and fluffy Cool Whip.
Looking for more easy recipes and can’t get enough pumpkin spice? It doesn’t get any easier than this pumpkin dump cake that is ready to bake in just five minutes! Also, try these pumpkin spice donuts. They’re easy to make and are baked, not fried.
NO BAKE PUMPKIN PIE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- ½ cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 (8-ounce) containers of Cool Whip or other whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crusts
PRO TIP:
Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure pumpkin purée and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
CRUST: Instead of using graham crackers for the crust, shake it up and try gingersnaps, nilla wafers, Oreos, or a chocolate pie crust.
If you want to make your own graham cracker crust, you can make cracker crumbs in the food processor, press them into the pie plate, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
WHIPPED CREAM: You could use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip if you prefer in this creamy pumpkin pie.
PUDDING: You could also switch up the pudding flavors and use cheesecake or pumpkin instead of vanilla in this great recipe.
HOW TO MAKE THIS NO BAKE PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE
STEP ONE: Set out your graham cracker crusts so they’re ready for the filling.
STEP TWO: For the bottom layer, add cream cheese, sugar, and one 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl then blend well with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
PRO TIP:
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it blends well and doesn’t leave lumps in your mixture.
STEP THREE: Fill your pre-made crusts evenly with this layer.
STEP FOUR: Mix pudding and milk then stir until thick.
STEP FIVE: Add 2 cups of canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the pudding and milk mixture. Stir until blended.
STEP SIX: Top cream cheese layer with the pudding and pumpkin mixture.
STEP SEVEN: For the top layer, use the second 8-ounce container of Cool Whip to top the pies.
PRO TIP:
Sprinkle a little pumpkin spice on top of the Cool Whip to add a little extra flavor.
STEP EIGHT: Refrigerate for at least an hour before eating so pie has time to set completely.
PRO TIP:
As hard as it may be to wait, don’t skip the chilling stage as the pie needs time to set.
HOW TO SERVE
Save oven space for the turkey with this easy pumpkin pie recipe. This no-bake pie will be delicious to make for Thanksgiving dinner alongside a warm mug of our homemade pumpkin spice latte.
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STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store this no bake dessert covered in the fridge for two days.
MAKE-AHEAD: You can make this pie a day ahead of time but It’s a good idea though to wait to add the whipped cream until you are ready to serve.
This is the easiest pumpkin pie recipe around and is a great alternative instead of a classic pumpkin pie. With a crunchy cracker crust, pumpkin filling and a cream layer on top, it will be perfect to whip up on Thanksgiving day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If I make my own graham cracker crust, do I have to bake it?
If you’re making a graham cracker crust from scratch, you should bake it for 10 minutes on 350°F before proceeding with the no bake pumpkin pie recipe.
Can I freeze this pie?
You can freeze this pie but we would recommend leaving off the whipped topping until you are ready to serve.
Can I use a different crust for this recipe?
You could use vanilla sandwich cookies, Nilla wafers, or Oreo cookies for this recipe.
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No Bake Pumpkin Pie
You’ll love the rich, creamy layers of this no bake pumpkin pie. It’s perfect to serve at Thanksgiving or any time you have a pumpkin craving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pre-made crusts
Instructions
Bottom Layer
- Add cream cheese, sugar, and one 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip in a bowl and blend well with a hand mixer.
- Fill your pre-made crusts evenly with this mix.
Middle Layer
- Mix pudding and milk and stir until thick.
- Add 2 cups canned pumpkin.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir until blended.
- Pour on top of the cheesecake layer.
Top Layer
- Top evenly with Cool Whip and sprinkle with spices.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before eating so pie has time to set completely.
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Notes
TIP: Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure pumpkin purée and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
TIP: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it blends well and doesn’t leave lumps in your mixture.
TIP: Sprinkle a little pumpkin spice on top of the Cool Whip to add a little extra flavor.
TIP: As hard as it may be to wait, don’t skip the chilling stage as the pie needs time to set.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3065IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Dawn says
Hi. The recipe calls for 2 pie crust You talk about putting everything in one pie crust do we just put them together on the bottom or where ? I’m new to this kind of stuff. Sorry Thanks I’ll be waiting for your answer because I’m looking forward to trying to making this Thanks again 😊😊
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Dawn – this recipe will fill two separate graham cracker crusts so you’ll have two pies!
Valerie Sawyer says
Bottom Layer
Add cream cheese, sugar, and one 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip in a bowl and blend well with a hand mixer.
Fill your 2 pre-made crusts evenly with this mix.
Peggy Briscoe says
I have not tried this recipe, but I need a dessert that can be made in individual cups. Would this work with a graham cracker crust that doesn’t need to be baked?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Peggy – I would recommend our impossible pumpkin pie cupcakes for an individual serving size treat. Enjoy!
Valerie Sawyer says
Yes I use already made graham cracker crumbs and have done them in the 6 pk small ones, too
Susan says
Hi, If I use vanilla cream sandwich cookies that I pulse into crumbs, do you thinkI would need to add some butter and bake a while to set bottom layer?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Susan – I haven’t tried that with this pie but I would think so. Enjoy!
CARLA WATSON says
II MADE THIS LAST YEAR..SO GOOD.
Bobbie C. says
Sounds delicious, but I’m confused. Recipe says “Bottom Layer
Add cream cheese, sugar, and one 8-ounce tub of WHIPPED CREAM in a bowl and blend well with a hand mixer”, but whipped cream is not on the list of ingredients. Please clarify.
THANK YOU for so many great recipes!!
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Bobbie – it’s Cool Whip. Enjoy!
Patti Nienberg says
Made these for Thanksgiving! Was a big hit! Only problem, we had too many deserts so I have one left! With cool whip on it🙈 This won’t freeze well? Oh how I hate the thought of this or going to waste! 😢
Layne Kangas says
I think it would be ok for short term in the freezer but I don’t think it will hold up well for very long once the Cool Whip is on top. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂