A no-bake pumpkin pie is controversial.

Add butter and pulse to combine (mixture should hold together when squeezed in your palm).

Using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup, press crumbs firmly into bottom and up sides of pie plate.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Greg DuPree

Freeze until set, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.

Whisk in pumpkin puree.

Beat cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high until creamy.

Stop mixer, add pumpkin mixture, and beat to combine.

Pour filling into pie plate and smooth the top.

Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Serve topped with whipped cream.