Description
Indulge in this simple, no-bake Easy Gingerbread Cream Pie, the perfect holiday dessert for busy hosts. This dreamy treat features a silky, spiced cream filling infused with molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, all set within a crunchy gingersnap crust. It offers the perfect balance of warm seasonal spices and cloud-like texture, making it an ideal showstopper for your winter gatherings. Prepare it in just minutes, chill, and enjoy this festive, crowd-pleasing delight that captures the essence of Christmas in every creamy, delicious bite.
Ingredients
1 prepared graham cracker or gingersnap cookie crust
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups cold whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Whipped topping for garnish
Crumbled gingersnap cookies for topping
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a rubber spatula until smooth and uniform.
Pour the creamy gingerbread filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with your spatula.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours—or overnight if possible—to allow the filling to set perfectly.
Before serving, top with extra whipped topping and a generous sprinkle of crumbled gingersnap cookies for that extra festive crunch.
Notes
Keep the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is best enjoyed within the first 48 hours for optimal crust texture.
If you don’t have gingersnap cookies, use graham crackers and add an extra pinch of ginger to the filling.
To speed up the setting process, place the pie in the freezer for 45 minutes before moving it to the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg