No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Save oven space (without sacrificing flavor) with this no-bake pumpkin pie recipe! A decadent filling comes together quickly on the stove and sets up perfectly in a graham cracker crust.

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this easy no-bake pumpkin pie recipe:

· Graham cracker crust: Use a store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust.· Gelatin: Unflavored gelatin helps hold the pumpkin pie filling together.· Spices: This no-bake pumpkin pie is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.· Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor without making the pie taste salty.· Sweetened condensed milk: A can of sweetened condensed milk is one of the key ingredients in this decadent pumpkin pie.· Eggs: Two whole eggs add richness and flavor.· Pumpkin puree: Use canned or homemade pumpkin pur?e.

How to Bake No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this no-bake pumpkin pie:

1. Combine the gelatin, spices, and salt in a saucepan.2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and eggs.3. Cook over low heat until thick.4. Stir in the pumpkin, then pour into the graham cracker crust.5. Chill until set.

Nicole’s Top No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Tips

“This really is the only pumpkin pie recipe you’ll need this year,” says culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. NicoleMcMom). “Trust me on that.” Here are a few of her best tips and tricks for making no-bake pumpkin pie:

· Though you definitely need to let the pumpkin pie set in the fridge for at least a few hours, Nicole recommends chilling it overnight for the best texture and flavor.· “You’ve got to finish off a pumpkin pie with some fresh whipped cream and grated nutmeg,” according to Nicole. Try our top-rated homemade whipped cream recipe!

Can You Make No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Ahead of Time?

Since it's supposed to stay in the fridge, this no-bake pie is an excellent make-ahead dessert! Keep it covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Can You Freeze No-Bake Pumpkin Pie?

Yes, you can freeze no-bake pumpkin pie for up to three months. Simply wrap the pie in at least one layer of storage wrap, then at least one layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“I made this for Thanksgiving two years ago, just as written,” says LINDAJOHNS. “My family liked it so much that they request it for every family dinner. Very easy to make. Much creamier than the baked version.”

“It was very easy and it was great,” according to Daniel Maney. “I added toasted pecans spiced with allspice and cinnamon atop the pie.”

“This pie was a huge hit,” raves Jennifer Tilley. “The taste and texture were fantastic, and it only took me about 10 minutes to make it. This is definitely my new favorite pie recipe.”