Description
A creamy and delicious no-bake pumpkin pie that combines a smooth cream cheese layer, spiced pumpkin pudding filling, and whipped cream topping in a pre-made graham cracker crust. Perfect for an easy holiday dessert that requires no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
Bottom Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Cool Whip or other whipped cream (half of an 8-ounce container)
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-ounce container)
- Additional pumpkin pie spice for sprinkling
Crust
- 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust (graham cracker crust preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Bottom Layer: In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and half of the Cool Whip using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly into the pre-made 9-inch pie crust to form the bottom layer.
- Prepare Middle Layer: In another bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix with milk. Stir well until thickened. Add canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Carefully spread this pumpkin pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust.
- Add Top Layer: Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the pumpkin layer to create the top layer. Lightly sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice over the whipped cream for extra flavor and decoration.
- Chill Pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 3 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set completely and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best texture and flavor.
- Instant pudding mix is recommended for quick thickening without cooking.
- Make sure to soften cream cheese before mixing to prevent lumps.
- Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for freshness.
- A graham cracker crust is preferred as it complements the pumpkin flavors well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
