Description
This No Bake Pumpkin Pie is a creamy, spiced dessert perfect for fall. It layers a smooth cream cheese base, spiced pumpkin pudding middle, and fluffy whipped cream topping in a graham cracker crust. Ready in just over 3 hours with no baking required, it's an easy, delicious treat for the holidays or any pumpkin lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Bottom Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Cool Whip or other whipped cream (half of 8 ounces)
Middle Layer
- 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Top Layer
- 4 ounces Cool Whip or other whipped cream (remaining half of 8 ounces)
- Additional pumpkin pie spice for sprinkling
Crust
- 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust (graham cracker crust recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Bottom Layer: In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and half of the whipped cream using a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Then, spread this mixture evenly into the pre-made pie crust.
- Make Middle Layer: In a separate bowl, mix instant vanilla pudding mix with milk and stir until it thickens. Add canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then stir everything until fully blended.
- Add Middle Layer: Spread the spiced pumpkin pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust to form the middle layer.
- Top Layer: Use the remaining whipped cream to cover the pumpkin layer smoothly. Sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice on top for extra flavor and decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix, for authentic flavor and texture.
- Use instant pudding mix to ensure the middle layer sets properly without cooking.
- Soften cream cheese completely before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Graham cracker crust provides the best complementary flavor but any pre-made pie crust can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
