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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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No bake pumpkin cheesecake is a showstopper dessert that is easy to make and has a great pumpkin flavor. It is creamy, smooth and delicious without having to turn on the oven.

No bake pumpkin cheesecake with rosettes of cream cheese whipped cream on top, with one slice missing.

Soft and airy pumpkin filled no bake cheesecake is the perfect transitional fall dessert. It’s also great for the holidays when your oven is full of other things. It has a nice pumpkin spice roundness to it and the vanilla cheesecake topping takes it to the next level!

This cheesecake has the perfect balance of flavors. You can really taste each of the components.

There is enough pumpkin that you can really taste it, but not so much that you can’t also taste the cream cheese. Then there is just enough pumpkin pie spice to make your taste buds dance.

Mixer filled with fluffy pumpkin cream cheese filling.

I made my crust with some delicious ginger graham crackers that really added another layer of flavor. Regular grahams, cinnamon grahams, or gingersnaps would also be great options. 

Brown sugar was my sugar of choice here because of the warm flavor it adds. I really love it in fall desserts. 

The filling whips up fast. Being a bit lazy and hating to do more dishes than I have too, I actually whipped up the topping first.

Mixer bowl filled with cream cheese whipped cream for topping cheesecake.

Then I spooned that into a piping bag and used the same bowl to make the filling. In just a few minutes the whole thing was done.

Piping the topping on had two advantages. The first is it looks pretty, the second was it kept me from having to spread it over the loose filling.

Rosettes of white whipped cream mixture on top of cheesecake.

 If you’d rather spread the topping on, do so gently. Or better yet, you could chill or even freeze the filling for a couple of hours first to make the job a bit easier. 

The flavor and texture of this beauty was delicious. All of that pumpkin can make getting perfect pieces a bit of a challenge though, especially if you are impatient like me. 

Side view of whole no bake pumpkin cheesecake.

Ideally you would let your cheesecake have a nice long chill time to set up. Six to eight hours should do it, overnight would be even better.

If you’re impatient like me, I would recommend freezing the cheesecake until you are ready to serve it. It will make the serving process go smoother and it softens back up quickly.

I test froze a few pieces and they were delicious straight from the freezer.  Another option would be to use pumpkin butter instead of puree. With a lower water content, it would make for a thicker final product.  

This cheesecake isn’t super sweet, so the extra sugar content wouldn’t be overwhelming.  You could always scale back on the sugar a bit if you were worried about it though. 

I was surprised when my non pumpkin loving husband asked for a slice after a big dinner. He usually will double up on meat and skip dessert when given the choice.

Lifting first slice of pumpkin no bake cheesecake off of plate.

Even he was impressed! My dad asked for a few leftover pieces to be left with him as well, so I’d say it was a hit all the way around.

I’d be sad it disappeared as quickly as it did, but it just gives me more excuses to make something new!

Tips and Tricks

To make this completely no bake, you can just firmly pat the crust together. The butter in the crust and the filling will hold it together pretty well.  If you want it to be a firmer crust, pop it in a 350F oven for about 10 minutes, then cool it completely before proceeding.

You don’t want to rush the chill time, give it a nice long time to set in the refrigerator. 

If you don’t have at least 6 hours to chill the cheesecake, stick it in the freezer for a couple of hours instead.

Run a plastic knife between your springform pan and the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the pan. This will give you a cleaner edge.

If you want to serve the cheesecake on a platter instead of on the bottom of the springform pan, build the crust on top of a piece of parchment paper. That will make transferring it off the pan easier. If using this method, be extra sure the cheesecake is firm before trying to make the move! 

Some chopped pecans or a drizzle of caramel (or both!) would be lovely garnishes if desired.

More Great Pumpkin Recipes

If you want a traditional baked cheesecake, try making my condensed milk pumpkin cheesecake. It is baked to rich creamy perfection and topped with a yummy sour cream topping.

Pumpkin quick bread is another favorite at our house. We normally eat it for breakfast, but it would make a tasty snack as well.

Pumpkin nice cream is a healthier pumpkin treat. Frozen bananas and pumpkin come together to make a non dairy frozen treat.

Check out my full collection of pumpkin recipes for more pumpkin goodness.

No bake pumpkin cheesecake with rosettes of cream cheese whipped cream on top, with one slice missing.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Carlee
Soft and airy pumpkin filled no bake cheesecake is the perfect transitional fall dessert. It’s also great for the holidays when your oven is full of other things. It has a nice pumpkin spice roundness to it and the vanilla cheesecake topping takes it to the next level!
4.88 from 8 ratings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 489 kcal

Ingredients
 

Crust

  • cups graham cracker or gingersnap crumbs
  • 5 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Crust

  • If you want to be able to move the cheesecake off the base of the pan, line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.  If not, just build the crust right on the bottom of the pan. 
  • Dump cookie crumbs into the pan. Stir in 2 Tablespoons brown sugar.  Melt the butter and mix with the cookie crumbs.  Press to form an even and well packed crust across the bottom of the springform pan. Bake to set if desired, otherwise set aside. 
    1½ cups graham cracker or gingersnap crumbs, 5 Tablespoons melted butter, 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar

Filling

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.  Add the sugars, pumpkin, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.  Whip until well incorporated. 
    16 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 15 ounce pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • While beating, slowly drizzle in cold cream. Beat on high until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. 
    ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Spread filling over prepared crust. 

Topping

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.  Add the sugar and vanilla, beating until combined. 
    8 ounces cream cheese, 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • While beating, slowly drizzle in cream. Beat on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Spoon into piping bag and pipe over filling if desired. Otherwise gently spread over filling. 
  • Chill prepared cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours or freeze for at least a couple of hours. Cut with a sharp knife, dipping in hot water between slices for the cleanest cuts. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29g
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Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

Thank you!

Anonymous

Wednesday 3rd of October 2018

I would NOT be able to resist more than one piece of this. :-o Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts and pumpkin cheesecake sounds even more irresistible!

Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

It's hard, it just begs you to have a little bit more!

Amy

Sunday 30th of September 2018

Congratulations on the feature at Happiness is Homemade!

Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

Thank you!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Thursday 27th of September 2018

So much deliciousness from you, I don't know what to make first!

Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

Deciding what to make is always the hardest part for me too! ;-)

Amy

Sunday 23rd of September 2018

As you know, we love all things pumpkin and this is no exception. This no bake cheesecake sounds sooo good. I'm glad that your hubby liked it.

Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

I was surprised by happy about that too!