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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

September 27, 2022 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life 13 Comments

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Pumpkin pie filling or puree mixes with instant pudding and Cool whip to make an easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe. 

Pour into a graham cracker crust for a simple fall dessert guests always enjoy!

Slices of the best no-bake Cool Whip pumpkin pie on small plates by pie dish and pumpkin decoration

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

There’s only 4 ingredients that make an EASY and creamy no-bake pumpkin pie that you won’t forget!

This pumpkin pie recipe also works as a pumpkin dip and only takes 5 minutes to mix up. It’s truly fuss free and a unique fall and holiday treat.

We love eating it straight off the spoon, but it taste better poured in a no-bake graham cracker crust if you have the patience to wait!

Fork full of creamy and fluffy no-bake pumpkin pie made with cool whip on a white plate by a small pie pumpkin

Our most popular pumpkin desserts on Pinterest are this one and our Pumpkin Carrot Cake. Both recipes only have a few ingredients.

Cool Whip Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Smooth with a hint of pumpkin and just the right amount of sweetness this Cool Whip Pumpkin Pie Recipe also known as Pumpkin Fluff Pie is delicious!

Cool Whip is a classic on the Thanksgiving dessert table. Mixing it with pumpkin puree creates a light, cloud like texture that is always popular.

This pie can easily be mixed up ahead of time using a large 16-ounce container of whipped topping and stored in the refrigerator.  Just before the meal begins spread the fluff in a purchased graham cracker crust and set it out on the dessert table.

Hearty pie of 5 ingredient no-bake pie by a pumpkin on plaid napkin

Two containers of Cool Whip creates a lighter fluffier pie – thus the fluff description.

Using only one container of cool whip creates a richer and creamy pumpkin dip that is a bit deeper orange in color. This version tastes great in a graham cracker crust too. It’s really about personal preference.

one pumpkin by a white bowl of pumpkin fluff pie filling with a spoon

How you want to use the fluff determines whether to use 8 ounces or 16 ounces of cool whip.  The cool whip adds a lighter, creamier flavor to the pumpkin.  In a dip I like the stronger pumpkin flavor.  In a pie I like the lighter cream pie flavors. 

You can always start with 8 ounces, sample it and stir in more whipped topping as desired.

I always thought my Ten-Minute Berry Cheesecake was the easiest dessert to make in a graham cracker shell until my husband’s aunt shared this recipe with us.  Both have the same steps, mix, chill and serve!

close up of easy pumpkin fluff dip recipe

Ingredients Needed

  • Cool Whip
  • Instant Vanilla Pudding
  • Can of Pumpkin Puree
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
Graham cracker pie crust, can of pumpkin, whipped topping, instant pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice to make a no bake pie

Step By Step Instructions

Begin by pouring a regular sized can of pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl. Use a spatula to clean out the can.

Can of pumpkin in glass mixing bowl with spatula next to pumpkin pie spice

Sprinkle the instant pudding and pumpkin pie spice over the top.

Mix well.

Instant vanilla pudding and pumpkin pie spice sprinkled over pumpkin puree in mixing bowl

Then add thawed Cool Whip and gently fold in the pumpkin pie mixture.

Cool whip scooped on top of pureed pumpkin in a glass mixing bowl

Keep folding the bottom and sides of the mixture into the center until the mixture is a uniform color. There should not be any streaks.

Pour filling into the pie crust and use a butter knife to smooth out.

Easy no-bake pumpkin pie in a store bought graham cracker crust surrounded by fall colored plaid napkin and a small pumpkin

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Cook and serve pudding will not work in this recipe, must use instant pudding
  • Instant vanilla pudding is best, but French vanilla works fine too
  • Recipe is very easy to double and fill 2 or 3 pie crusts
  • Can make a thinner layer of filling in an extra large pie crust
  • A friend likes to make this and pipe into pieces of phyllo dough for individual treats
Thick pumpkin fluff or no-bake pie filling on graham cracker crust in a foil pan on an orange and red plaid napkin

Other Popular Thanksgiving Recipes:

Sweet Potato Souffle and Citrus Glazed Sweet Potatoes are family favorites on each side of the family.

Scalloped Corn Casserole is another unique favorite.

Traditional Cornbread Dressing is a classic, Jiffy Broccoli Cornbread has a twist and my Grandma always made this Old-Fashioned Dressing.

Other Easy Pumpkin Recipes from the Farm:

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Applesauce Muffins
  • Pecan Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Big Batch Pumpkin Pies for a Crowd
  • Pumpkin Spice Bread
  • Pumpkin Pie Cake
  • Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

We hope you enjoy this simple and easy pumpkin treat!

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Printable No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Fluffy and creamy slice of the no bake pumpkin pie with a fork full off the front corner

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie filling mixes with instant pudding and Cool whip to make an easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe.
5 from 3 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 graham cracker crust

Instructions

  • Mix pumpkin puree, instant pudding and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Gently fold in Cool Whip and pour into graham cracker crust.
  • Chill at least 2 hours and serve.

Notes

  • How you want to use the fluff determines whether to use 8 ounces or 16 ounces of cool whip.  The cool whip adds a lighter, creamier flavor to the pumpkin.  So in a dip I like the stronger pumpkin flavor.  In a pie I like the lighter cream pie flavors.  You can always start with 8 ounces, sample it and stir in more cool whip as desired.
  • I have better luck folding this together by hand than using a mixer

Equipment

Whisk
Silicone Spatula
Mixing Bowls

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Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 8373IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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Originally published November 5, 2019 and updated on September 27, 2022.

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  1. Amy

    November 17, 2019 at 12:57 am

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and delicious! My co-workers loved it, and I loved how I could mix it up in a matter of minutes. Gingersnaps and cinnamon graham crackers were great to dip into the fluff.

    Reply
  2. n

    September 4, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    One of the best, easiest, tastiest dessert recipes I’ve ever tried! It’s a must try!

    Reply
  3. Heidi

    October 1, 2020 at 12:57 am

    Silly question but do you make the vanilla pudding and then put into mix or just use the powder mix?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      October 1, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Hi there! Great question – just add the vanilla pudding mix, the moisture will come from the other ingredients. Hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂

  4. Kelly

    October 1, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    So the flavor was really good but the texture was really off. I think I messed up a super simple recipe my box of instant pudding is 1.7 oz so I used 3 which seemed like a ton. Is the recipe not supposed to be 5 oz of instant pudding mix? ‍♀️ tastes great and was very easy, just very thick and clumpy lol

    Reply
  5. Nancy

    October 26, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    Was your pudding mix sugar free? One box either sugar in or sugar free is what to use.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      October 26, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Great question! I just use a regular pudding mix, but I think using sugar free would work just fine. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

  6. Terri beutell

    April 27, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    Can you use home made whip cream instead of cool whip?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      April 28, 2021 at 12:49 am

      Hey There! I haven’t tested using home made whip cream, but it sure sounds delicious! Hope you love the recipe!

  7. Charlotte Roberts

    November 16, 2022 at 5:38 pm

    Can I use pumpkin pie mix instead of pumpkin puree?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      November 16, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      Hey There! I haven’t tested this yet, please let me know if you give it a try!

  8. Jaime

    November 23, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    Can you make it without the pudding mix?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      November 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Hey There – I have never tested this method. Since there’s only a few ingredients I think leaving one out would make a pretty noticeable change in the recipe. Please let us know how it tastes if you give it a try. Hope you enjoy 🙂

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