This No Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe tastes like pumpkin pie, but it’s lighter and sweeter, with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth, fluffy filling, and plenty of whipped cream! Make this luscious, creamy pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust for Thanksgiving, or make it on a lazy fall weekend to share with your family. Anyone who loves pumpkin desserts will be glad to have a big slice! If you love silky smooth no bake pumpkin desserts, you should also try my Pumpkin Lush recipe. It’s topped with caramel and pecans and easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Here’s what you need to make this delicious pumpkin treat: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pumpkin Puree: A whole can goes into this recipe. Fresh, homemade pumpkin puree can also be used. Instant Pudding: Jello instant pudding mix is a must for making many no-bake desserts. Be sure to use the instant variety, and not the cook and serve type. Pumpkin Pie Spice and Extra Cinnamon: These warm spices are what makes pumpkin pie taste like pumpkin pie. I like a little extra cinnamon too. Whole Milk: This helps dissolve the Instant pudding powder. Note that we aren’t using the whole amount of milk called for on the box of pudding – you only need ⅓ cup. Whipped Topping: Cool Whip or other similar whipped topping is perfect here. It’s light and sweet and makes the pumpkin filling light and sweet too. If you prefer, use sweetened cream that you’ve whipped up yourself. Graham Cracker Crust: You have two options here. The easiest thing to do is to buy a pre-made crust from the store. They’re good, simple, and mess-free. The most delicious thing to do is to make a fresh graham cracker crust using my recipe. The trade-off is that you’ll have more dishes to do.
How To Make No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin No Bake Pie Recipe Tips
Make Ahead: Wait to add the whipped cream topping until right before serving, but the pie can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To Get Clean Slices: Clean your knife between each and every cut. It takes longer, but it’s worth it. Try some other toppings: A drizzle of caramel sauce, some chopped nuts, or extra graham cracker crumbs all sound amazing. Make Two! It’s just as easy to make one no-bake pumpkin pie as it is to make two of them. Make sure everyone gets a slice!
Storing Tips
Cover the no-bake pumpkin pie and store it in the fridge. It will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
What To Serve With No Bake Pumpkin Pie
You don’t need to serve anything with this pie. I won’t even tell anyone if you eat refrigerator pumpkin pie for dinner tonight! I’m kidding, mostly, but on a more serious note, this is the perfect dessert to serve on Thanksgiving or Christmas. If you’re eating at someone else’s house, they’d love it if you brought this to share. If you’re planning your holiday dinner menu, be sure to check out recipes for my favorite side dishes:
Roasted Root Vegetables Sweet Potato Casserole Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
This is the easiest version of no-bake pumpkin pie you’ll find! Everyone will love this when you serve this for dessert – they won’t even mind that you took a shortcut this year. © Little Sunny Kitchen
