No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is the perfect pumpkin dessert. It is the best blend of cheesecake and pumpkin pie. It is super creamy and super easy. If you need something for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, you need to make this dessert.
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This no bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake recipe is an easy make ahead dessert. It comes together in a matter of minutes and only requires some time to chill out in the fridge. It’s perfect for people that don’t have time to bake intricate desserts or those who feel like they can’t bake.
This is a great starter recipe for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering or get together such as Friendsgiving.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, try these Spice Cake Pumpkin Muffins {3 Ingredients}, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer and Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie.
Why We Love This Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
This simple Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe only has a handful of ingredients. They are all mixed together and placed in a store-bought graham cracker pie shell. Of course, you could easily make your own from scratch, but if you don’t have time (or patience) you can use a store-bought one. No need to bake cheesecake so it is easy to make.
- 10 Minute Dessert: If you have a few minutes, then you have dessert covered. The hardest part will be waiting to eat them.
- Easy Ingredients: Only 6 ingredient for the pumpkin desserts.
- Family Friendly: This No Bake Philadelphia Pumpkin Cheesecake is always a crowd pleaser.
- Adaptable: Can make it lower calorie fall dessert with tons of pumpkin flavor or try cheesecake bars. Pumpkin cheesecake is definitely a seasonal favorite. Or individual mini pumpkin cheesecakes.
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Ingredient Notes for the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
- Cream Cheese: Eight ounces. You can use low fat or fat free cream cheese if you want to lighten it up.
- Pumpkin Puree: A cup of the pure pumpkin puree not the pumpkin pie filling.
- Sugar: You can use a sugar free alternative.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: These are all the warm spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger etc. Linked is our homemade pumpkin pie spice.
- Cool Whip Topping: The frozen whipped topping. Use sugar free or low sugar whip topping versions.
- Graham Cracker Crust: For a good no bake dessert, use a store bought graham crust. or use graham cracker crumbs and make a homemade graham cracker crust.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make this Recipe for Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
You can make your own variation of this pumpkin pie cheesecake. Try some of these delicious suggestions for this dessert.
- Vegan Cream Cheese: You can use a vegan cream cheese and a non dairy whip topping if you prefer.
- Crust: Use cookies for the crust or use a recipe for an oreo cookie crust.
- Spiced Pumpkin Cream: Use a flavor of whip cream for the recipe. Simply add spices to the whip topping or even try a caramel flavor whip topping.
How to Make No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This easy pumpkin and spice treat is perfect for the holiday season. Whip this cheesecake together in no time.
These are the basic steps for making this easy pumpkin pie. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Mix
First, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin, (canned pumpkin), sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl starting on low speed and then increase to medium speed with a mixer until light and fluffy. Next, fold in the whipped topping into the pumpkin cheesecake filling.
STEP 2: Transfer the Pumpkin Cheesecake
Then pour into the pie shell, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Finally, top with remaining whip topping and sprinkle of the pumpkin pie spice. If you are baking your own graham cracker crust recipe, make sure to cool completely before filling.
Allow the pie to chill for at least 3 hours before serving. You can even let it chill overnight. This will ensure you get nice cheesecake slices.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions for Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Pumpkin Recipe
Use homemade pumpkin pie cheesecake for any fall get together. Make this recipe and your family will love this recipe and love you for making it.
- Room Temperature: It is important to make sure the ingredients are at room temperature. It will blend together and become smooth so much easier for the cream cheese mixture for cheesecake recipes.
- Different Crust: Ginger snaps cookies crust or a butter cookie for the best cheesecake make in a food processor.
- Variation tip: Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate chips, toffee bits or another candy for this pumpkin recipes.
- Nuts: Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for a satisfying crunch to this traditional pumpkin pie .
- Make Mini No Bake Pies: The individual pies are so much better than individual slices for Thanksgiving dinner they will get rave reviews .
What to Serve with No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 ½ cups Whipped topping, thawed
- 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice to a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Beat until completely combined and no lumps remain.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Pour into prepared pie shell and chill for at least one hour.
- Top with remaining whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Expert Tips
- Room Temperature: It is important to make sure the ingredients are at room temperature. It will blend together and become smooth so much easier for the cream cheese mixture for cheesecake recipes.
- Different Crust for Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes: replace the graham crackers with a cookie crust from ginger snaps for a gingersnap cookies crust or a butter cookie for the best cheesecake make in a food processor.
- Variation tip: Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate chips, toffee bits or another candy for this pumpkin recipes.
- Nuts: Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for a satisfying crunch to this traditional pumpkin pie .
- Dietary consideration tip: Make with low calorie or fat free ingredients for a decadent dessert that will become a Thanksgiving dessert favorite.
- Individual: The individual pies are so much better than individual slices for Thanksgiving dinner they will get rave reviews .
New to your site. I love all things pumpkin! This was so easy and so good everyone loved it. The ingredients I had on hand and the instructions were clear. Thanks for sharing so many great looking recipes for me to try! Have a great day and thanks for sharing.
I love pumpkin too. Glad you are enjoying them.
You should be a regular on WNEP, I love your easy recipes! Thanks!
Awwww, thank you 🙂 I appreciate your kind words!