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Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Pies in a Jar Easy Fall Dessert Recipe 2024

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A quick and easy no bake pumpkin pie dessert served in individual jars, featuring a creamy spiced pumpkin filling over a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall occasions and requires no oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 full sheets, crushed finely)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full fat)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin. Measure 1 ½ cups of crumbs.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each jar (about 2 tablespoons per jar) to form a sturdy base. Set jars aside.
  4. Make the pumpkin filling: Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add canned pumpkin, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to the cream cheese. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula to keep the airy texture intact.
  8. Assemble the jars: Spoon the pumpkin filling over the graham cracker crust in each jar, filling about ¾ full. Smooth the tops.
  9. Cover each jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours, to let flavors meld and filling set.
  10. Before serving, optionally garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped pecans, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes

Soften cream cheese properly before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain airy texture. Press crust firmly but not too hard to keep crunch. Chill for at least 2 hours; overnight is ideal for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with vegan alternatives and use coconut oil instead of butter in crust. Gluten-free graham crackers can be used for gluten-free diets.

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