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Slice of vanilla pudding pie on a white plate, garnished with berries. A fork has cut out a bite of the cream pie.

Easy Vanilla Pudding Pie

Chrysti Benner
Vanilla pudding pie is an easy no-bake recipe that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for sharing with others at gatherings and celebrations. The creamy filling pairs perfectly with a sweet graham cracker crust, then you can garnish with fresh berries if desired.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 532 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 13 graham crackers (13 full "sheets" of 4 smaller crackers)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 3.5-ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (such as Cool Whip)
  • fresh berries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Grease your pie dish, then set aside.
  • Add the graham crackers to your food processor and process into crumbs, then add in the butter and pulse until the mixture clumps.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Use your fingers or the bottom of a drinking glass to press the crumb mixture down into the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Place pie dish in the freezer while you make the filling.
  • Prepare the filling by whisking together both packages of pudding with the heavy cream until pudding mix has dissolved (you can also use an electric mixer briefly for this process--just be careful not to "whip" the cream). The filling will become thick.
  • Remove pie pan from freezer and spread the filling evenly on top of the crust.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator and let the pie firm up for at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, spread whipped topping over the pudding layer. If using, add berries before slicing, serving, and enjoying!

Notes

  • Leftover pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days. You may want to remove any berries from the top before storing, because berries can release juices over time that may cause the Cool Whip to be runny.
  • If preparing ahead of time, I recommend waiting to add the whipped topping and berries until just before serving. 
  • Feel free to use a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of homemade if you'd like to save a little time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1569IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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