Description
This No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin pie spices, all layered in a pre-made graham cracker crust. Perfect for a quick, fuss-free dessert, this recipe requires no oven and is ready to serve after chilling.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 4 ounces Cool Whip (half of the 8 ounces)
Pumpkin Filling
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 ounces Cool Whip (remaining half of the 8 ounces)
Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and white sugar together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip to incorporate some airiness into the base.
- Make Pumpkin Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin puree, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully blended. Then gently fold in the remaining Cool Whip to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Next, layer the entire pumpkin filling over it, spreading gently to avoid mixing layers. Finally, top with the remaining cream cheese mixture to complete the layered effect.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Cover the assembled cheesecake with plastic wrap to prevent it from absorbing fridge odors. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake for longer than one hour if possible, ideally 3–4 hours or overnight for a firmer set.
- You can garnish the top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for extra presentation appeal.
- This recipe uses a pre-made crust for convenience; you may substitute homemade crust if preferred.
- Instant pudding mix creates a quick set texture without baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake, pumpkin pie cheesecake, easy dessert, pumpkin spice, autumn dessert, graham cracker crust
