Pumpkin Cream Pie

[Tina Nord]

My mother gave me this pie recipe a couple of years ago and I thought I would share it because it is out of this world good. I don't remember what magazine she found it in, but it has become a holiday staple in my home:

3/4 cup cold 2% milk
1 small package of instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 container of Cool Whip
1 graham cracker crust
Slivered almonds and chocolate curls

In a large bowl, mix milk and pudding for about 2 minutes. Let it stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in the chocolate chips, pumpkin, and pie spice. Fold in 2 cups of the Cool Whip. Spoon this mixutre into the crust. Refridgerate for 4 hours or until set.

Spread remaining Cool Whip on top and garnish with slivered almonds and chocolate curls.

 

[DancingLady]

That sounds wonderful. I'm sure it would work just fine with a different kind of crust, like something gluten free. I'll have to save that one and try it sometime. It would be a good excuse to experiment with gluten free pie crust options.

 

[Tina Nord]

I have always made it with a graham cracker crust, but I do imagine it would taste just as wonderful with an actual pie crust. The recipe was from one of those magazines with simple to make foods and desserts, so that is probably why it calls for a graham cracker crust.

 

[JessiFox]

That sounds like a fantastic recipe- my great grandma had a bunch of different recipes that incorporated chocolate and pumpkin flavours together and I've always associated that with her and growing up . I might give this one a try, it sounds pretty simple as well.

 

[Tina Nord]

I really enjoy making cream pies because they are so quick and easy to make. My mom used to have an entire cookbook devoted to making cream pies and she would experiment with many different types.

 

[Trellum]

Very nice recipe, I love the fact all those recipes are so easy to get no matter in what part of the world you are residing I'll definitely give this one a try, love pies and have a wide collection of pie recipes This one will definitely go straight to my collection.