Spice up the holidays with this deliciously easy Gingerbread Cream Pie — no baking needed!
No-Bake Gingerbread Pie
This creamy, spiced pie will earn you rave reviews…and you won’t believe how easy it is to make! No baking needed!
First, we started with a pre-baked pie crust. It’s a BIG time-saver and this pie is so delicious that no one will ever have to know that you didn’t spend all day in the kitchen!
Next, we blended homemade whipped cream, vanilla pudding mix, and Christmas baking spices to create a luscious gingerbread cream pie filling. It’s similar in texture to a pumpkin pie, but perfectly flavored for the holiday season!
This easy gingerbread pie would make a fantastic dessert for Christmas dinner or a holiday party.
Ingredients
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- 1 large box instant vanilla pudding mix (5.25 oz box)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons molasses (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 9-inch pre-baked pie shell
Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Garnish Ideas
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Electric mixer or Stand mixer
- Large Bowl
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip together the vanilla pudding mix and milk, until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Allow the pudding mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then mix in the spices and molasses. Stir together until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of this whipped cream mixture into the gingerbread pudding mix, then pour into the baked pie shell.
- Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours, until completely set. Scoop the remaining whipped cream into a pastry bag with a star tip and decorate your pie.
Prep Tips
- Keep the pie refrigerated until ready to serve.
- I also recommend waiting to decorate with whipped cream, gingerbread cookies, etc. until it’s time to serve. That way the whipped cream keeps its shape and any decorations don’t get soft in the fridge.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer or electric mixer, you can whip everything up with a large whisk. It will take a bit of elbow grease, but it can be done!
- To garnish your pie, you can use icing decorations like pictured here, pre-made cookies, or use our Iced Mini Gingerbread Cookies Recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze The Pie To Make It Set Faster?
If you’re short on time, you may be wondering if you can chill the pie in the freezer instead of the fridge, to make it set up more quickly. The pie takes about 2 hours to set in the fridge. Chilling it in the freezer may make it set a little faster, but you also run the risk that the pie will start to freeze…and we don’t want that!
I recommend sticking with the fridge method and planning ahead so you have plenty of time. This will yield the best results and the creamiest pie.
Can You Freeze A Cream Pie?
I recommend storing your finished pie in the refrigerator. When covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated, your gingerbread cream pie will stay good for up to 4 days.
Unfortunately, cream pies do not freeze well. Freezing a cream pie can alter the texture, so when it is thawed, it will not be as smooth and creamy as expected.
Can You Use a Homemade Pie Crust?
Absolutely! We started with a pre-baked pie shell to save time, so there’s no need to worry about melted butter, getting the right crumb, or having to bake pie!
However, if you have a pie crust recipe that you love, feel free to use it in this recipe!
Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?
Depending on the pie crust you choose, this could be a gluten free recipe. Gluten free flour has improved so much over the past few years and there are some really tasty options available!
More Gingerbread Recipes To Try
- Gingerbread Jello Shots
- Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
- Gingerbread Poke Cake
- Oreo Gingerbread Truffles
- Gingerbread Cheesecake
- Kid Made Mini Gingerbread House Cakes
Gingerbread Cream Pie Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)
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No Bake Gingerbread Cream Pie
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix 5.25 oz box
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons molasses or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pre-baked pie shell 9-inch
- Gingerbread Frosting Decorations optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip together the vanilla pudding mix and milk, until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Allow the pudding mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then mix in the spices and molasses. Stir together until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of this whipped cream mixture into the gingerbread pudding mix, then pour into the baked pie shell.
- Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours, until completely set. Scoop the remaining whipped cream into a pastry bag with a star tip and decorate your pie.
Notes
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