Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe

Baking dessert while cooking a turkey and several Thanksgiving sides can get tricky, so this fall we're relying on this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake to wow our guests. It's got everything we love about our classic pumpkin cheesecake– the festive fall spices, the smooth creamy texture– but it's also much easier and faster to make.

Gingersnap cookies give the crust a fun fall twist, but if you're not crazy about their spicy molasses flavor or just want to stick with tradition, you can always make a graham cracker crust or even use oreos, like we do in this chocolate pumpkin cheesecake.

Read on for more tips on this classic pumpkin dessert. Looking for another Thanksgiving show-stopper? Check out this pumpkin cheesecake roll– it's sure to impress your guests.

Why doesn't this cheesecake need to be baked?

Unlike a classic cheesecake, this no-bake version doesn't use eggs to set it. Instead, it gets its structure from freshly whipped cream that has been carefully folded into the pumpkin spice cream cheese mixture. The aeration of the cream combined with a long chill time in the refrigerator set the cheesecake so you don't have to worry about turning on the oven.

How does this cheesecake hold its shape?

Without the eggs binding it together, no-bake cheesecakes tend to be softer than a traditional baked cheesecake. To ensure that your cheesecake is sitting proudly when you go to slice it, follow these three steps:

1. Pack in your crumb crust. The crust holds the cheesecake together at the bottom, so it's essential that it's as firm and stable as it can be. Taking the time to really press and pack in your crumb mixture will help to ensure that you have a firm base to build the rest of your cheesecake on.
2. Be gentle when folding in your whipped cream. The freshly whipped cream gives the cheesecake stability through its light, airy texture. Make sure to fold in that whipped cream gently so you don't knock out the air and lose that beautiful volume.
3. Let it chill. This cheesecake benefits from a LONG chill time. We're saying four hours minimum, but overnight is really better. The colder it is, the more firm it will be, and the prettier your slices will be.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! You could make this cheesecake a couple of days in advance and just keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it. You could even freeze it if you want– and to be honest, cutting it frozen will be easier and give you the prettiest slices.

Made this? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on August 3, 2022  to include more information about the dish.

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins

Total Time: 4 hours 35 mins

Crust

1 1/2 c.

finely crushed gingersnaps

2 tbsp.

granulated sugar

5 tbsp.

butter, melted

Filling

1 c.

heavy cream

2

(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened

1

(15-oz.) can pumpkin puree

1 c.

powdered sugar

1 tsp.

pure vanilla extract

1 tsp.

cinnamon

1/2 tsp.

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp.

kosher salt

Topping

Roughly crushed gingersnaps

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Crust

1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed gingersnaps, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Pour into a 8" springform pan and pat into an even layer.

1. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream to stiff peaks.
2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and beat until no lumps remain. Add powdered sugar and beat again until no lumps remain. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and beat until incorporated. Add whipped cream and fold in until just combined. Pour batter over crust and smooth top with an offset spatula.
3. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Topping

1. Serve with whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps.

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