Annual Food & Drink Issue

Snickerdoodle No-Bake Pie Recipe

Easy as Pie

When it comes to pie, the possibilities are endless. From a sweet dessert enjoyed à la mode to a savory main dish served for dinner, no matter how you slice it, there’s a pie recipe to suit the occasion. We asked a local to share their go-to recipe when they’re craving a slice of homemade comfort. Making this delicious recipe is easy as pie!

Photos by Rich Smith

 

Snickerdoodle No-Bake Pie

Shannon Spotts
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the pie filling:

  • 8 oz. softened block cream cheese
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 8 oz thawed whipped topping
  • 1 graham cracker pie crust

For the crumb topping:

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter, chilled

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, use an electric beater to beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped topping by hand until completely combined.
  • Pour pie filling into the graham cracker crust and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Divide butter into eight squares.
  • Using your fingers or a fork, work the butter into the sugar mixture, “pinching, squishing, and chopping” until it becomes coarse and crumbly.
  • Cover pie with crumb topping and refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight before serving.
Keyword dessert, dessert recipe, no bake, no bake pie, Pie, snickerdoodle

“As a busy mom, making dessert sounds impossible – but not with this pie recipe! It has simple ingredients, is easy to make, and quick to whip up. Snickerdoodle is comforting and classic. This pie is perfect as a sweet pick-me-up during the week and impressive enough for a weekend party!”

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