Creamy Pumpkin Pudding Pie {So simple the kids can make it}

 Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy this Creamy Pumpkin Pudding Pie….especially because the recipe is so simple your kids can make it for you. 

We made this pie a couple of weeks ago when we had company for dinner, and everyone loved it. I love that it only took me five minutes to mix up. Then I just poured it in the pie crust, stuck it in the fridge, and didn’t worry about it again until after dinner when it was time to serve dessert.

Typically, my kids turn their nose up to pumpkin pie unless it’s drowning in whipped cream. And even then, they usually just lick the cream off and leave most of the pie.

For this recipe, I decided to try using  Pumpkin Flavored Jello Instant Pudding to see if they would enjoy the silkier texture and actually eat a whole slice of pie. I used my favorite Coconut Cream Pie recipe for inspiration because I absolutely LOVE that recipe. (It also uses a box pudding mix.)

More Delicious Desserts with Pudding

• Easy Eclair Pie
• No-Bake Oreo Pie
• Chocolate Lasagna with Shortbread Crust
• Samoa Cookie Cream Pie
• Snickers Apple Salad
• Andes Mint Chocolate Bundt Cake

The pie came out delicious, and I was very happy to see that all of my kids were happy to eat a slice with or without whipped cream on top. The creamy texture is addicting, and I love the hint of tang the sour cream gives to the flavor.

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY PUMPKIN PUDDING PIE

• Pour contents of pudding mix into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
• Add sour cream, milk, and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth.
• Next, stir in 1 cup Cool Whip.
• Pour into graham cracker crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
• Garnish with Cool Whip and graham cracker crumbs if desired.
• Enjoy!

Best Tips for making Creamy Pumpkin Pudding Pie

• I chose to make a quick homemade crust for my pie, but it will work great with a store-bought graham cracker crust as well. If you make your own, add a half teaspoon of cinnamon to the graham cracker crumbs to give it a little more fall flavor.
• Let your kids make the pie.

Chef’s Tools:

• Pie dish
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Hand Mixer
• Measuring Cups
• Pie Server