Description
Creamy, spiced no-bake pumpkin pie brings autumn’s warmth to dessert tables with minimal effort. Silky pumpkin filling nestled in a graham cracker crust promises delightful seasonal comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
spices and flavor enhancers:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture for easy mixing.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gradually pour in the sweetened condensed milk, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold in the pumpkin puree, creating a rich and velvety base for the pie filling.
- Add ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, stirring thoroughly to distribute the warm, aromatic spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour in vanilla extract, blending gently to enhance the overall flavor profile of the pie.
- Transfer the silky pumpkin mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula and smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set and develop a firm, creamy consistency.
- Before serving, prepare the whipped cream by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Dollop the freshly whipped cream over the chilled pie, creating decorative swirls.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and an additional dusting of ground cinnamon on top for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Slice and serve the pie chilled, enjoying the luscious, no-bake dessert that captures the essence of autumn flavors.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese thoroughly to achieve an ultra-smooth texture without lumps in the filling.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for maximum richness and a more decadent pie experience.
- Replace graham cracker crust with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crust for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with spice levels by adjusting ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg