Description
A creamy, no-bake pumpkin pie layered with a smooth cream cheese base, spiced pumpkin pudding middle, and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for a quick, festive dessert that requires no baking and sets beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
Bottom Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Cool Whip or other whipped cream (half of an 8-ounce container)
- 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust (graham cracker crust preferred)
Middle Layer
- ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
Top Layer
- 4 ounces Cool Whip or other whipped cream (remaining half of the container)
- Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Bottom Layer: In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and half of the Cool Whip using a hand mixer until smooth. Press this mixture evenly into the pre-made pie crust to form the bottom layer.
- Prepare Middle Layer: In a separate bowl, mix instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until it thickens. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined. Spread this pumpkin pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer in the crust.
- Add Top Layer: Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top of the pumpkin layer to create a fluffy topping. Lightly sprinkle the top with additional pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon for extra flavor and garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set completely and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling mix, to ensure the correct flavor and texture.
- Instant vanilla pudding mix is essential for quick setting; do not substitute with cook-and-serve pudding.
- Soften cream cheese before mixing for a smooth, lump-free bottom layer.
- Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- If desired, garnish with additional spices or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for texture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
