This No Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie has an easy and delicious pumpkin layer with a second layer surprise hiding underneath. It’s a delicious option for a Thanksgiving meal or a fall dinner party.
If you’re like me, and you’re intimidated by the whole process of baking homemade pies like apple pie, you might consider this no bake recipe before you run to the store to buy one that no one is going to like very much. I can get by with my pie recipes, for sure, but I practically break out in hives while making them. Making pies truly makes me nervous. This pie recipe though is as easy as pie. I couldn’t resist that one, sorry!
How to make No Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie:
It all starts with a no bake, graham cracker crumb crust made from just three combined ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar). Just press the mixture into the pie pan and then place it in the freezer until firm. (Sure, you can buy a prepared graham cracker crust, but you know it won’t taste the same as if you make it homemade, so make it homemade!)
I have something to confess. I occasionally eat Cool Whip. Don’t get me wrong… I like homemade whipped cream as much as the next guy, but Cool Whip has seen the inside of my refrigerator many times, and it’s in this recipe too.
This is the cream cheesy Cool Whip layer (the secret layer). If you’re weirded out by the idea of using Cool Whip, go ahead and whip some of your own cream. I’m sure that will work out just fine too in this recipe.
The next no-bake layer is basically a pumpkin pudding.
Smooth it all out and guess what?? You’re done! Just pop it in the fridge to chill for a few hours. Easy, huh?
We had some friends over the other night to play the guitar and sing songs by our first fireplace fire of the season. This was the treat I served that night, and everyone was very happy. It’s like eating pumpkin pudding with a cheesecake surprise layer tucked in there and some buttery, sugared graham crackers too!
No Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
Recipe Details
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened greatly
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
1st LAYER:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cold whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
2nd LAYER:
- One 15-ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree
- Two 3.4-ounce packages vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
PREPARE THE CRUST:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press the crumb mixture on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust-lined pan in the refrigerator or freezer until the crust is very firm.
PREPARE THE 1st LAYER:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese milk and sugar until smooth (you can also use an electric hand mixer for this). Gently stir in 1½ cups Cool Whip. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly on the bottom of the prepared crust.
PREPARE THE 2nd LAYER:
- In a second bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, pudding mixes, milk and spices. Whisk until well blended (the mixture will be thick). Spread the pumpkin layer over the cream cheese layer.
SERVE:
- Refrigerate for 4 hours, or until well-set. Serve slices topped with more Cool Whip. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
If, ONE, likes sweet pie, ONE, can add 3/4 cup white sugar to the pumpkin mixture—when, adding the pumpkin purée! And; whenever, I, bake with pumpkin purée, I, add 2Tlbs. Lemon juice to ‘brighten it’! FYI This is my favorite recipe of all time!
I followed your recipe but my mixture was way too runny. I doubt it will set
at all.
The recipe comes from Kraft. Did you use whole milk? Nonfat can make things a bit more runny.
I suggest adding milk a little a time
I love no-bake pies 🙂 it’s so nice eliminating that extra step. This looks so darn tasty, I cannot wait to whip one up for us!
Let me tell you this is the best pumpkin pie ever!! My family are serious pie people with a picky pallete and this is their favorite. And its sooooo easy!! 🙂
My all time favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe! Been making this for Thanksgiving and Christmas for years. I put a twist on the crust though. I make a Ginger Snap Crust.
2 cups fine gingersnap crumbs (about 40 ginger snap cookie wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Melt butter in microwave. In small bowl, stir together gingersnap crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated. Pat over bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie pan.
No bake desserts are great when you already have so many things that have to go into the oven for Thanksgiving!
You were right – this is easy as pie! I also love a cold pie for some reason so loving that it’s chilled and pumpkin pudding? Who wouldn’t love that?!
Cool Whip and cream cheese is the best combo! Love this pie!
This is FANTASTIC! I love that the cool whip is underneathe instead of on top!
Cool Whip is just…cool. I love using it! And I super love the secret layer in this pie. To die for!
Love how this is no bake and includes a delicious layer of cream cheese and pumpkin!
I have been making this for about 20 years. I don’t even bother making a traditional pumpkin pie anymore.
This is absolutely delicious!
I need an easy pie to add to my Thanksgiving menu! Love this!