Description
No-Bake Pumpkin Dream Bars are a creamy, spiced pumpkin dessert layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. With no oven required, these bars are easy, foolproof, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you’re craving pumpkin pie without the hassle.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 (8 oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill in refrigerator while preparing filling.
3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until fully combined.
5. Fold in thawed whipped topping gently with a spatula until no streaks remain.
6. Spread filling evenly over chilled crust and smooth the top.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
8. Slice into bars and serve. Optional: top with whipped cream, nuts, or toffee bits.
Notes
Store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze whole pan or individual slices in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Do not substitute pumpkin pie filling—it will make the dessert too sweet.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
Alternative crusts: crushed gingersnaps or vanilla wafers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg