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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Dessert Cups

No-bake pumpkin pie dessert cups layer a buttery graham cracker crust with smooth pumpkin pudding filling and whipped topping. Chill until set for an easy, creamy dessert served in individual cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling and setting 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the graham cracker crust
  • 1.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the pumpkin filling and topping
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk cold
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed and divided

Equipment

  • 8 6-ounce dessert cups
  • 1 electric mixer

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Stir the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until evenly moistened.
  2. Divide the crumb mixture among 8 (6-ounce) dessert cups and press it into an even layer.
  3. Refrigerate the cups while you make the filling.
Make the filling
  1. Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk in a medium bowl for 2 minutes, then let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Beat in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
  4. Beat in the thickened pudding mixture until smooth.
  5. Fold 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping into the pumpkin mixture until no streaks remain.
  6. Divide the filling among the cups and spread it over the crusts.
Finish the cups
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.
  2. Spoon the remaining whipped topping over the cups just before serving.

Notes

Press the crust firmly into each cup so it holds together when served. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because it can affect the creamy texture. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.