Description
A light and fluffy no-bake pie with a creamy Dream Whip filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- For the filling:
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For garnish (optional):
- Additional whipped topping
- Fresh berries or chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- 2. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- 3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- 4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually fold in the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- 5. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping and vanilla extract until the filling is light and fluffy.
- 6. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set completely.
- 8. Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and fresh berries or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For a chocolate variation, use chocolate pudding mix and add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the crust mixture. Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.