Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Category: Dessert / Pie
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: butterscotch pie, creamy pie, no bake dessert, deesviral

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Topping

• Extra whipped topping
• Butterscotch chips or caramel drizzle

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
2. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
3. Chill the crust while preparing the filling.
4. In a bowl, whisk instant butterscotch pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Fold in half of the whipped topping until creamy and light.
7. Gently mix the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
8. Spread the filling evenly into the chilled crust.
9. Top with the remaining whipped topping.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
11. Garnish with butterscotch chips or caramel drizzle if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use a baked graham crust if you prefer a firmer base.
• Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
• Chill overnight for the best texture and clean slices.

Why This Recipe Works

The creamy butterscotch filling balances perfectly with the buttery graham cracker crust, while the whipped topping keeps the texture light and smooth. It’s rich without being too heavy, making every bite soft, sweet, and satisfying.