Description
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, I find myself dreaming of cozy evenings filled with the warm aroma of spices wafting through my kitchen. One of my all-time favorite desserts to whip up during this season is the delightful No-Bake Pumpkin Pie. It’s a recipe that not only captures the essence of fall but also brings back fond memories of family gatherings and laughter around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 8-ounce containers of Cool Whip or other whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crusts
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by setting out the graham cracker crusts.
- Make the pumpkin filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, and one tub of whipped cream until smooth.
- Combine instant vanilla pudding with milk, then add canned pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer in the crusts.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with the second tub of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
Notes
- Chill time is crucial for the flavors to meld.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Presentation matters; garnish with whipped cream and spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams