Description
Creamy “No Bake Pumpkin Pie” brings autumn’s warmth to dessert tables with zero oven time. Rich spices and silky texture invite sweet memories without complicated baking steps for effortless seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold milk
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 container (8 ounces/226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Craft a robust graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with sugar and melted butter until uniformly saturated. Press the mixture meticulously into a 9-inch pie vessel, ensuring even coverage across bottom and sides. Chill the crust to solidify while preparing subsequent components.
- Create a luxurious pumpkin filling by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth. Incorporate pumpkin puree and aromatic spices including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Prepare instant vanilla pudding with cold milk, whisking until thickened and glossy. Gently integrate pudding into pumpkin mixture, folding delicately to maintain airy texture.
- Introduce whipped topping into the spiced pumpkin base, blending until achieving a harmonious, velvety consistency. Transfer filling into chilled crust, spreading carefully to eliminate air pockets and create an elegant surface.
- Crown the pie with remaining whipped topping, smoothing to create an elegant finish. Refrigerate for minimum four hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set completely.
- When ready to serve, slice with precision. Optionally embellish individual portions with a delicate dusting of cinnamon or an artful dollop of additional whipped cream for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill your ingredients beforehand to ensure a smoother, more consistent filling texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more decadent pie that holds its shape better.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, creating a silkier filling without lumps.
- Refrigerate the pie overnight for the most intense flavor development and firmer set.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Create individual servings in small mason jars for a cute, portable dessert perfect for gatherings.
- Enhance the spice profile by adding a pinch of cardamom or a dash of fresh orange zest for complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg