No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake 🎃🍰🍂 Silky, Spiced, and Foolproof With a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

This cheesecake delivers all the cozy pumpkin spice flavor you love, in a light and creamy no-bake form.

Perfect for when you want the richness of cheesecake without the baking time — and it’s a great make-ahead dessert for holidays.

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

For topping (optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
  • Crushed graham crackers

Instructions

Step 1: Make the crust

  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  • Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

  • In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla, and spices. Beat until fully combined and creamy.

Step 3: Fold in whipped cream

  • Gently fold whipped cream into pumpkin mixture until smooth and airy.

Step 4: Assemble and chill

  • Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set.

Step 5: Garnish and serve

  • Remove from pan and top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or crushed graham crackers before slicing.

Flavor Variations

  • Use a gingersnap crust for extra spice
  • Add a swirl of caramel sauce before chilling
  • Top with candied pecans for crunch
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips for a dessert twist

Pro Tips

  • For the smoothest texture, make sure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing
  • Don’t skip the chilling time — it’s essential for setting
  • Whip cream until stiff peaks form so the filling stays fluffy
  • Use a warm knife for clean slices

Final Thoughts

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is creamy, spiced, and effortlessly elegant — the kind of dessert that wows without the work.

Mix it. Chill it. Slice into seasonal bliss. 🎃🍰🍂

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