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5 ingredient no bake pie with graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream and coconut flakes on a white plate

Quick 5 Ingredient No Bake Pies for Easy Desserts - Simple, Sweet, and Ready Fast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • Ready-made pie crust (graham cracker, chocolate, or Oreo)
  • Base dairy (cream cheese or mascarpone)
  • Sweetener (sweetened condensed milk or powdered sugar)
  • Flavor booster (lemon juice, peanut butter, chocolate pudding mix, or fruit puree)
  • Whipped component (whipped topping or freshly whipped cream)

Instructions
 

  • Soften the dairy base. Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes so it blends smoothly without lumps.
  • Mix the base and sweetener. In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk or powdered sugar until silky. Aim for a smooth, thick mixture.
  • Add your flavor booster. Stir in lemon juice for tang, peanut butter for richness, instant pudding mix for chocolate or vanilla, or fruit puree for a bright twist. Mix until fully combined.
  • Fold in the whipped component. Gently fold in whipped topping or softly whipped cream. Do not overmix; you want to keep the air for a light, mousse-like texture.
  • Fill the crust. Spoon the mixture into your ready-made crust and smooth the top. Tap the pie lightly on the counter to settle any air pockets.
  • Chill to set. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This step firms the filling and helps it slice neatly.
  • Garnish and serve. Before serving, add simple toppings: lemon zest, crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, or fresh berries. Slice with a warm, dry knife for clean cuts.