This easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is sweet, fluffy and lighter than traditional pumpkin pie. A new favorite Thanksgiving dessert!
If you're looking for something other than the usual pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas, try this pumpkin cheesecake pie, instead. It's a cross between cheesecake and pie, so it's light, fluffy and slightly sweet. Best of all, this is a super easy, no-bake dessert recipe!
And if you're wondering why I'm talking about No-Bake Desserts in the fall, it's all about making your life easier, especially during the holidays. I mean, you're busy enough as it is, right? So, desserts should be as simple as possible.
I found this easy pumpkin pie recipe in my grandma's recipe collection. It sounded so easy that I had to try it.
How to Make No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
You start out by creaming butter and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Then, you gradually add the remaining ingredients.
I ended up changing the original recipe a little. Nothing major.
I added a little cinnamon because I just love the stuff, and I also added some maple syrup for extra flavor.
After the filling is blended, you just scoop it into a pre-made graham cracker crust. Honestly, how easy is that?!
You can whip this pumpkin cheesecake pie up in just a few minutes -- it's super simple. But even though it takes just a few minutes to make, it needs to sit in the fridge for about 6 hours to firm up.
So, plan on making this pie the day before you actually need it, and it'll be perfect! And friends, let me tell you -- This is one delicious pumpkin pie!
I know a lot of people have pumpkin pie for Christmas, so even if you have your Thanksgiving menu planned already, you can just save it for next month!
Even my picky eaters loved it, and they're not all that crazy about traditional pumpkin pie. So, even if you're not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, you might really like this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake.
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 6 hours or overnight. Refrigerate any leftovers
Notes
Nutrition
More no-bake pies and desserts
- Easy Pumpkin Pie Dessert Dip
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Eggnog Pie
- Eggnog Dessert Dip
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert
- No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Parfaits
- No Bake Lemonade Pie
Recipe was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2020.
Janet says
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!
Dee says
So happy you liked the pie, Janet! Thank you!
James says
Made this for dessert last night. Simple and delicious. Hard to wait for it to set before eating.
Dee says
I know what you mean! Thanks, James!
Miz Helen says
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
Erin Dee says
You had me at pumpkin cheesecake! Save me a slice!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
That slice of pie looks so good! I wish I was eating it now!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
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! 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That sounds awesome, I'll have to try this!
Sabrina says
With the oven overload that happens at my house this time of year, I gladly welcome in this no bake dessert! Looks delicious!
Dee says
I love no bake desserts for this exact reason!
Jen says
My boys are obsessed with cheesecake so this pumpkin pie twist will be perfect for Thanksgiving!
Dee says
I hope you guys like it!