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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Creamy, spiced no bake pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. An easy, make-ahead fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (or use 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice)

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
  3. Stir pumpkin puree with spices. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread over crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate 4–6 hours.
  5. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use gingersnap cookies instead of graham crackers.
  • Adjust spices to taste for a stronger pumpkin pie flavor.
  • Freeze without toppings if storing long-term.