No Bake Pumpkin Pie

Name: No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened); ¼ cup white granulated sugar; 8 ounces Cool Whip (divided in half); 1 10 inch pre-made graham cracker crusts; ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix ( (½ of a 3.4oz box)); ½ cup milk; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ tablespoon cinnamon

You’ll love the rich, creamy layers of this no bake pumpkin pie, and it’s perfect to serve at Thanksgiving or any time you have a pumpkin craving.

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Prep Time10

Total Time1 10

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Table of Contents

Let’s Dish About This No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Variations
How To Serve
How to Store Cool Whip Pumpkin Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Frequently Asked Questions
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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.

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Let’s Dish About This No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

MAIN INGREDIENTS: cream cheese, white granulated sugar, Cool Whip, pre-made graham cracker crust, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cinnamon

QUICK STEPS: blend cream cheese, sugar, and Cool Whip for the bottom layer and fill the crust; mix pudding, milk, pumpkin puree, and spices for the middle layer and pour over; top with remaining Cool Whip and spices, then refrigerate

TOTAL TIME AND YIELD: 1 hour 10 minutes, 16 servings

Why This Recipe

Balanced Pumpkin Flavor: This recipe combines canned pumpkin puree with just the right blend of spices—pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon—for a rich pumpkin taste that’s perfectly seasoned without being overwhelming.
Layered for Texture and Taste: The three distinct layers—the creamy cheesecake layer, the spiced pumpkin layer, and the airy Cool Whip topping—give every bite a mix of textures, adding a satisfying, layered experience.
Quick and Simple to Make: With no baking required, this recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare. Just blend, layer, and chill—ideal for both beginner bakers and anyone needing a quick dessert.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

You’ll need:

1 pre-made 10-inch graham cracker crusts
4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
¼ cup of white granulated sugar
1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip or other whipped cream, divided in ½
½ (3.4-ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding (1/4-cup of dry pudding mix)
½ cup of milk
1 cup of canned (or homemade) pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
½ tablespoon of cinnamon

PRO TIP:

Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure canned pumpkin purée and not canned pumpkin pie filling.

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

STEP ONE: Set out the graham cracker crust so it’s ready for the filling.

STEP TWO: For the bottom layer, add cream cheese, sugar, and half of the Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl, then blend well with a hand mixer or stand mixer.

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Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it blends well and doesn’t leave lumps in your mixture.

cream cheese, sugar, and Cool Whip being blended together in a bowl

STEP THREE: Fill your pre-made crust evenly with this layer.

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STEP FOUR: Mix the pudding and milk, then stir until thick.

milk and vanilla pudding being whisked together in a bowl

STEP FIVE: Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the pudding and milk mixture. Stir until blended.

canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon added to the pudding and milk mixture

STEP SIX: Top the cream cheese layer with the pudding and pumpkin mixture.

STEP SEVEN: For the top layer, use the remaining Cool Whip to top the pie.

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 one hour before eating so the pie will have time to set completely.

PRO TIP:

As hard as it may be to wait, don’t skip the chilling stage as the pies need time to set.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Variations

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 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.

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.

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How to Store Cool Whip Pumpkin Pie

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store this refrigerator pumpkin pie 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.

close up shot of no bake pumpkin pie in a pie dish

This is the easiest no bake 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.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie 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 at 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 Cheesecake

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You’ll love the rich, creamy layers of this no bake pumpkin pie, and it’s perfect to serve at Thanksgiving or any time you have a pumpkin craving.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings

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Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white granulated sugar
8 ounces Cool Whip divided in half
1 10 inch pre-made graham cracker crusts
¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix (½ of a 3.4oz box)
½ cup milk
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

Bottom Layer

Add cream cheese, sugar, and half of the 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 1 cup canned pumpkin puree.
Add pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir until blended.
Pour on top of the cheesecake layer.

Top Layer

Top evenly with the remaining half of the 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

Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure canned pumpkin purée and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it blends well and doesn’t leave lumps in your mixture.
Sprinkle a little pumpkin spice on top of the Cool Whip to add a little extra flavor.
As hard as it may be to wait, don’t skip the chilling stage as the pie needs time to set.

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