Description
A creamy and delightful Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pudding Pie featuring a smooth vanilla pudding base blended with pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips, all set in a graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped topping. Perfectly chilled for a no-bake, easy-to-make autumn dessert.
Ingredients
Filling
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups whipped topping (from 1 8 oz container, divided)
Crust and Topping
- 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
- Remaining 1 cup whipped topping (from the 8 oz container)
- Additional mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and thickened, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add pumpkin and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping into the pumpkin pudding mixture until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the pumpkin pudding filling evenly into the prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for about 3 hours or until set and firm.
- Add final topping: Remove the pie from the refrigerator and spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top. Garnish with additional mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use cold milk for best pudding texture.
- Chilling time is essential for the pie to set properly before serving.
- For a richer pumpkin flavor, increase pumpkin pie spice slightly to taste.
- Optional garnish with shaved chocolate or extra mini chips adds decorative flair and enhances chocolate flavor.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American