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Delicious no-bake pies perfect for summer gatherings and picnics

No-Bake Pies for Summer

A refreshing and easy dessert perfect for hot summer days, featuring a variety of flavors with no oven required.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Summer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Base Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use room temperature for easier mixing
  • 6 oz instant pistachio pudding mix (2 boxes)
  • 1.5 cups milk Use 2% or whole milk
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Use as directed
  • 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust Prepared crust
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Fruit Toppings and Variations
  • 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup 2% or whole milk
  • 16 oz Cool Whip (2 tubs)
  • 18 oz fresh raspberries For topping
  • 1/2 cup boiling water For dissolving jello mix
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3 oz lime jello mix
  • 1 10-inch prepared graham cracker pie crust
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3.4 oz orange jello mix
  • 12 oz orange creamsicle yogurt (2 containers)
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by mixing the cream cheese with the specified pudding mix, milk, and Cool Whip until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serving
  1. Serve the no-bake pies chilled, adding a dollop of whipped cream on top and garnishing with fresh fruit, mint leaves, or maraschino cherries.

Notes

Chill the pies for longer than 4 hours for the best texture. Experiment with different fruits and flavors of pudding to customize the pies.