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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Pies

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Sep 12, 2022 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    This no bake pumpkin cheesecake is one of the BEST no bake desserts to walk out of this kitchen. Made with whipped topping, pumpkin puree, and cream cheese, this cheesecake is light, fluffy, and perfect for the season.

    Recipe: $5.52 | Per Serving: $0.46 | Servings: 8

    sliced no bake pumpkin cheesecake.

    My husband loved this cheesecake so much that he said he wants to eat it for Thanksgiving every year. He then quickly followed it up by saying, "or every week." Haha, this man LOVES pumpkin recipes.

    This pumpkin pie dessert lasted less than 24 hours in my home the last time it was made. Everyone kept going back for another slice! I highly recommend bringing it to your holiday parties for similar results.

    No bake pies like this and our Smores Ice Cream Pie, No Bake Kool Aid Pie, and No Bake Cool Whip Cheesecake are easy to make and always more fun to eat.

    For some more pumpkin recipes that your family is sure to love, be sure to check out my Pumpkin Banana Bread, Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles, and Pumpkin Hand Pies.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Minimal ingredients. With only 7 ingredients, we don't need much to make this tasty dessert, so any grocery shopping needed won't take long or cost too much.
    2. No oven is needed. When I say "no bake" I truly mean it. We melt down some butter for the crust, but everything else is mixed and pressed together. Easy peasy! If you can make a No Bake Graham Cracker Crust, the rest of the steps are even easier.
    3. It's easy enough to have the kids help. My 4 year old son really enjoyed breaking the graham crackers for the food processor and pressing the crust into the pan. There are plenty of steps you can have the kiddos lend a hand with.

    🥘 Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make no bake pumpkin cheesecake.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Melted butter- This will add a little richness to the crust and help to bind the cracker crumbs together.

    Graham crackers- Use graham cracker crumbs for the crust. You can pulverize the crackers in a food processor, in a baggie with a rolling pin, or buy them as crumbs from your local grocery store's baking aisle.

    Cream cheese- This will add a creamy, rich taste to the cheesecake, making it feel more traditional.

    Pumpkin puree- Use pumpkin puree (not canned pumpkin) for orange color and fresh pumpkin taste. We also use pumpkin puree in our Edible No Cook Pumpkin Playdough, Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, and Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer so if you have some leftovers, make sure to check them out!

    Whipped topping- This will be used to make the cheesecake nice and fluffy, but you can use more whipped topping as a garnish if desired.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Whipping cream. If desired, you can swap out the whipped topping for homemade whipped cream. To do this, beat 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3 Tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Use in place of the whipped topping.

    Pumpkin pie spice. You can DIY your own pumpkin pie spice by mixing together 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (or 5 teaspoons) along with 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice. Mix together and then use as much as directed. Save the rest for future recipes for up to 3 months.

    🔪 Instructions for No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Step 1: Cut a piece of parchment paper and place it at the bottom of a springform pan. An 8 inch or 9 inch pan would work well. If the paper doesn't want to lay flat, spray cooking spray inside of the pan to "adhere" the paper to the base of the pan. Set aside.

    Step 2: In a small bowl, melt your butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds until fully melted.

    Add graham crackers to processor, pulse to crumbs. Pour in melted butter, pulse until combined.

    Step 3: Add your graham crackers to a food processor (Image 1).

    Step 4: Process until crumbs (Image 2).

    Step 5: Add in the melted butter (Image 3).

    Step 6: Process again until well mixed and combined (Image 4).

    Press graham cracker into pan. Combine cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, spice.

    Step 7: Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides (Image 5).

    Step 8: Place the pan into the freezer and let it sit there until the filling is ready (Image 6).

    Step 9: Add the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin spice in a large mixing bowl (Image 7).

    Step 10: Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined (Image 8).

    Fold in whipped topping. Pour filling into crust, spread evenly.

    Step 11: Add the whipped topping (Image 9).

    Step 12: Fold together until combined (Image 10).

    Step 13: Pour the cheesecake filling into the frozen crust (Image 11).

    Step 14: Spread it out until it's even (Image 12).

    Step 15: Place into the fridge and allow to chill for 2-3 hours until set.

    Top with more whipped cream if desired. Serve and enjoy!

    no bake pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream around the edges.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Chill for Best Results. For optimal results, allow the pie to rest and chill in the fridge longer. This will enhance the setting of the pie, resulting in neater slices. However, expect a softer texture due to the added moisture from the pumpkin.
    2. Thaw Cream Cheese. Before use, ensure the cream cheese has been thawed at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This step is crucial for smooth and homogenous filling.
      • Room temperature cream cheese ensures a smoother texture, avoiding the presence of little white balls of cream cheese scattered throughout the filling, which can affect both the appearance and taste.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Fridge. You can keep this cheesecake well covered and stored in the fridge for 3 days. That said, it's highly unlikely to last this long as this dessert is just too good to resist!

    Freezer. Yes, you can wrap this cheesecake well in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight c container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge or allow it to sit on the counter for about 30 minutes until soft enough to slice and eat. Enjoy!

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I make mini no bake pumpkin cheesecakes?

    Yes! Go ahead and spoon the crust into the bottom of 12 muffin cups and press to make the bottom. Divide the filling over the top and let set for several hours in the fridge. Gently remove from the cups and serve. I find that foil or parchment muffin liners work well for this.

    Can I use a pre-bought crust?

    Yes! You can use a prebought crust to make this cheesecake, but note that there may be leftover filling as a result. Storebought pie crusts aren't as deep as the ones made at home in a springform pan. Leftover filling can be used as a dip with cookies.

    Why is my no-bake cheesecake so soft?

    Your cheesecake is assembled using thawed/room temperature ingredients and will be soft once made. To get it to set up properly you will need to let it chill in the fridge for several hours. I recommend letting it chill for 4-8 hours in the fridge for the best results.

    pumpkin cheesecake slice on a plate with a forkful.

    ❤️ More Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

    • sliced pumpkin spice banana bread on a wire rack.
      Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread
    • Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds spilling out of a glass jar.
      Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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    If you tried this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake with more cheesecake in the background.
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    5 from 1 vote

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    This no bake pumpkin cheesecake is one of the BEST no bake desserts to walk out of this kitchen. Made with whipped topping, pumpkin puree, and cream cheese, this cheesecake is light, fluffy, and perfect for the season.
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Chill 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 198kcal
    Cost Recipe $5.52 / Serving $0.46
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Electric Mixer
    • Food Processor (optional but recommended)
    • Rubber Spatula
    • 8 inch springform pan (or pie plate)

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (1 sleeve) ($0.71)
    • 6 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.74)

    Filling

    • 8 ounce cream cheese softened ($1.86)
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree ($0.88)
    • ½ cup brown sugar ($0.22)
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ($0.04)
    • 8 ounce whipped topping, thawed ($1.07)
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    Instructions

    To make crust

    • Cut a piece of parchment paper and place it at the bottom of a springform pan. An 8 inch or 9 inch pan would work well. If the paper doesn't want to lay flat, spray cooking spray inside of the pan to "adhere" the paper to the base of the pan. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, melt your butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds until fully melted.
    • Add your graham crackers to a food processor and process until crumbs.
    • Add in the melted butter and process again until well mixed and combined.
    • Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Place the pan into the freezer and let it sit there until the filling is ready.

    To make filling

    • Beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
    • Fold in the whipped topping until well mixed.
    • Pour the cheesecake filling into the frozen crust and spread it out until it's even.
    • Place into the fridge and allow to chill for 2-3 hours until set.
    • Top with more whipped cream if desired. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Let the pie chill in the fridge for a better texture and appearance.
    Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for smoother filling.
    Properly stored, this cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3620IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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