This pumpkin cream cheese pie is the perfect summer to fall transition dessert. A buttery cinnamon graham cracker crust is filled with creamy no bake pumpkin filling, and topped with sweetened whipped cream and a homemade caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:
1CupGraham Cracker Crumbs
¼CupSalted Butter, melted
1TablespoonGranulated Sugar
1TeaspoonGround Cinnamon
FOR THE FILLING:
⅔CupHeavy Cream
8OuncesCream Cheese, softened
½CupUnsweetened Pumpkin Purée
½CupDark Brown Sugar, packed
¼CupGranulated Sugar
2TeaspoonsPure Vanilla Extract
1Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:
1CupHeavy Cream
2TablespoonsGranulated or Powdered Sugar
Instructions
To make the crust: Place all ingredients in a medium size bowl, and mixed with a fork until thoroughly combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly golden on the edges. Remove in allowed to cool completely before filling.
Make the filling: Whip the ⅔ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Mix cream cheese, pumpkin purée, both sugars, vanilla, and spices in a bowl until combined. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until completely incorporated and smooth.
Pour into cooled crust, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes or until chilled. Whip the 1 cup heavy cream and sugar of choice until stiff peaks form. Top with the whipped cream and a generous caramel drizzle if desired. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. Enjoy!