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This Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie recipe is a cross between a cheesecake and a no bake pumpkin pie. An easy Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love!
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
If you’re looking for something other than the traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving Day or Christmas, or anytime in fall, try this recipe for pumpkin cheesecake pie, instead. It’s a cross between a no bake cheesecake and a no bake pumpkin pie, so it’s light, fluffy and slightly sweet. Best of all, this is a super easy, no-bake dessert recipe.
I found this easy pumpkin dessert recipe in my grandma’s recipe collection a few years ago. This easy recipe is now one of our favorite fall desserts. You can make it in just a few minutes — it’s super simple.
And if you’re wondering why I’m talking about No-Bake Desserts and no bake recipes in the fall, it’s all about making your life easier, especially during the holidays. Holiday desserts should be as simple as possible.
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Ingredients
You only need simple ingredients for this no bake pie. Here’s a quick overview. As always, you can find detailed instructions and amounts in the printable recipe card below.
- Cream cheese — softened at room temperature
- Butter — softened at room temperature
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar — for sweetness
- Pure Pumpkin puree — canned pumpkin puree not canned pumpkin pie filling, as this has added ingredients.
- Pumpkin pie spice — for that classic pumpkin spice flavor
- Ground cinnamon — adds flavor
- Maple syrup — adds a little extra sweetness
- Graham cracker pie crust — I use a store-bought graham cracker crust, but you can also use graham cracker crumbs to make a homemade crust.
How to Make No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
First, you start out by creaming butter and softened cream cheese with a hand mixer in a large bowl.
Alternately, you can do this in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Then, you gradually add the remaining ingredients to the cream cheese mixture.
I ended up changing the original recipe a little. Nothing major.
I added a little cinnamon to the pumpkin mixture because I just love the stuff, and I also added some maple syrup for extra flavor.
After the pumpkin pie filling is blended, you just scoop it into a pre-made graham cracker crust.
Make sure to smooth the creamy pumpkin filling up to the edge of the pie crust.
Honestly, how easy is that?!
Chill
Even though this no-bake pie takes just a few minutes to make, the no bake pumpkin cheesecake filling needs to sit in the fridge for about 4-6 hours to firm up.
This is the perfect dessert to make ahead of time. So, plan on making this cheesecake pie the day before you actually need it, and it’ll be perfect!
The pumpkin flavor is even better the next day!
This is one delicious pumpkin pie! Serve it with fresh whipped cream for the ultimate dessert experience. You can also use whipped topping or Cool Whip if you prefer that.
How to Store No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Refrigerate leftover pie in an airtight container, and it will last for 3 to 4 days.
You can freeze a no bake pumpkin pie for up to 3 months for best taste. Make sure it is wrapped well, and thaw completely before serving.
Recipe Tip
Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened at room temperature before you begin.
This easy pumpkin pie recipe works with a 9-inch pie crust or 10-inch pie crust. Make your own homemade graham cracker crust using graham crackers and melted butter if you like. A gingersnap crust would also work.
You can use a regular pie crust instead of a no bake graham cracker crust if you prefer. You can also make this dessert in a springform pan for a more traditional cheesecake presentation.
Be sure to refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Turn this no bake cheesecake recipe into bite-sized pumpkin pie bites with my no bake pumpkin cheesecake cookie cups recipe.
More Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Looking for more pumpkin desserts and pumpkin recipes? For a baked version, try my pumpkin cheesecake bars or frosted pumpkin bars.You can also try my pumpkin dump cake, or the super popular pumpkin pie dip or check out more fall recipes for all things pumpkin!
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon real maple syrup
- 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the cream cheese,butter together until light and fluffy
- Mix in the vanilla
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, and beat until fluffy, scraping sides of bowl, occasionally
- Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and maple syrup, and mix until well combined
- Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust, and spread evenly with spatula
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight. Refrigerate any leftovers
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made this to try out for the holidays! Easy and everyone loved it! A new easy dessert for the family to bring to the big dinner!
I just finished eating this for my Thanksgiving dessert. It was such a tasty pie, and I loved how easy it was to make. It’s all gone, so I think it’s safe to say that everyone else loves it too!
So happy you liked the pie, Janet! Thank you!
Made this for dessert last night. Simple and delicious. Hard to wait for it to set before eating.
I know what you mean! Thanks, James!
Your No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at our Thanksgiving Edition of Full Plate Thursday! Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
You had me at pumpkin cheesecake! Save me a slice!
That slice of pie looks so good! I wish I was eating it now!
I love how fluffy this looks, and I love that there is a cheesecake element to this! I was just asking my husband what sort of pies to make! 🙂
That sounds awesome, I’ll have to try this!
With the oven overload that happens at my house this time of year, I gladly welcome in this no bake dessert! Looks delicious!
I love no bake desserts for this exact reason!
My boys are obsessed with cheesecake so this pumpkin pie twist will be perfect for Thanksgiving!
I hope you guys like it!