For a delicious change up from the usual pumpkin pie dessert these no bake mini pumpkin pies are so cute and really festive for the fall season. They are perfect as a Thanksgiving dessert too.
Naturally, being a pumpkin flavored dessert, this will be more popular in the fall season.
It has all those pumpkin spice flavors that everyone goes nuts for.
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- Very little effort is needed to make these super cute mini pumpkin pies.
- A really cute version of the classic pumpkin pie dessert.
- Being in small portions helps avoid having to cut up a pie. It's the perfect size for individual portions.
- Few Ingredients are needed.
- It's a creamy pumpkin pie that's perfect for after Thanksgiving dinner.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Pumpkin Puree
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Gelatine
- Water
- Frozen Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip)
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small sauce pan and give a good stir. Bring to a boil and then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Step 2: In a large bowl add the pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice and using a hand mixer mix well.
- Step 3: Stir in the gelatin and the whipped topping.
- Step 4: Take 3 Tablespoons of Graham Cracker Crumbs and drop into a cupcake pan (or muffin tin) and press down with your thumb. Repeat in all 12 sections of the pan.
- Step 5: Spoon the pumpkin mixture on top of the Graham cracker crumbs, evenly, filling each well.
- Step 6: Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 3 hours.
- Step 7: When you're ready to serve (or close to it) remove from the freezer. Pipe a little whipped topping on top and dust with pumpkin pie spice, to serve.
Hint: Use a plastic knife and insert down the sides of the mini pumpkin pies. Slide a little and they should come free. This will ensure you don't scratch up your cupcake pan.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Cream Cheese - this is used a lot in no bake desserts.
- Brown Sugar - you could add a little to the graham cracker crumbs.
- Cinnamon - if you don't have pumpkin pie spice you could just use a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Paper Liners - if you want to freeze them in these, in the cupcake pan.
- Vanilla Pudding - add a little of this in place of the whipped topping.
- Coconut Milk - this could be used instead of the sweetened condensed milk. You'll need to add a sweetener though.
- Vanilla Extract - add a little vanilla for another flavor.
- Heavy Cream - You could whip up some heavy cream for the topping instead of the frozen whipped topping.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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You'll need a cupcake pan, a medium mixing bowl and a hand mixer.
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More pumpkin recipes I think you'll love
- White Pumpkin Pie
- No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Amish Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- Pumpkin Spice Donut Recipe
- Amish Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Spice Macarons
- Cake Mix Pumpkin Cookies
For another fall inspired recipe, you should check out this Thanksgiving Cake Pop Recipe - these little turkeys are super cute.
How to store leftovers
I like to keep these no bake mini pumpkin pies in the freezer right up until you're close to serving. You could take them out sooner though, but they'll need to at least be in the refrigerator if you're not serving them within the hour.
They can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer. 1 week in the refrigerator.
Mel's kitchen notes
You could make this dessert in an individual mason jar. The small ones that you could serve a dessert. Or in a small glass.
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No Bake Mini Pumpkin Pies
Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Water
- 1 (0.25 Ounce) Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2-½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 Cup Frozen Whipped Topping + more for topping
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan add the water and add the gelatin, using a whisk mix well and bring to a boil. Keep on a steady low boil for about 5 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.1 (0.25 Ounce) Envelope Unflavored Gelatin, ⅓ Cup Water
- In a medium mixing bowl add the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice and using a hand mixer, mix on low until combined.1 Cup Pumpkin Puree, 1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Stir in the gelatin mixture and frozen whipped topping.1 Cup Frozen Whipped Topping
- Press about 3 Tablespoons of Graham Cracker Crumbs into the bottom of a cupcake pan and press down firmly with your thumb. Repeat in all 12 spaces.2-½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Spoon the pumpkin mixture into each cupcake space, on top of the graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about 3 hours.
- When you are ready to serve remove from the freezer. Using a plastic knife insert down the sides of the mini pumpkin pie and slide around until it comes loose.
- Remove to a plate and pipe the remaining whipped topping onto each mini pumpkin pie as you are serving. Dust with a little pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
Nutrition
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Chris Lee says
Do you use 4 envelopes =to 1 ounce of gelaton?
Melanie Cagle says
You're right, I made a change to the ingredients. It should just be 1 envelope (so 1/4 ounce). I've updated the post, thanks for pointing that out!