Ingredients
Method
Step-by-Step
- Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the thawed whipped topping, then spread the mixture evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Pour 1 cup cold milk into another bowl. Add both packages of instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir the pumpkin purée, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into the thickened pudding mixture until evenly combined. Spread the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover the pumpkin layer with the remaining thawed whipped topping. Refrigerate the completed pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm and fully set, before slicing.
Notes
Allow the cream cheese to soften fully before mixing so the first layer stays smooth. Chill the pie for the full 4 hours because the pudding layer needs time to firm up for clean slices.
