No bake Birthday Pie is a fun and whimsical way to prepare a birthday cake as a creamy, cold pie with a crave-worthy crunch. The best birthday cake alternative!

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Birthday Cake Pie

Our Birthday Pie recipe is so easy to prepare using a premade graham cracker crust that’s filled with a cool and creamy no-bake funfetti filling.

You can prepare your pie in 10 fast minutes by beating cream cheese and a packet of pudding mix until smooth, then mixing in marshmallow fluff, rainbow sprinkles, and Cool Whip; spread your no-bake “cake batter” inside a no-cook crust, and you’ve created a colorful birthday cake pie that’s perfect for any party.

If you’re looking for an original recipe to switch up your usual cake routine, this vanilla pudding pie is a delicious dessert swap that comes with plenty of colorful sprinkles –no birthday needed!

Why We Love Birthday Party Pie

  • Quick and easy to make.
  • Uses a handful of simple ingredients.
  • The creamy filling tastes just like your favorite funfetti cake batter and you can choose your pie crust flavor.
  • A colorful, tasty twist to the classic birthday cake.
  • Perfect party treat that’s packed with colorful flecks, flavor, and fun!
Birthday Pie ingredients

Birthday Pie Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Almond extract
  • Instant vanilla pudding mix: I used Jello brand, but you can use whatever brand you have on hand.
  • Marshmallow fluff
  • Rainbow confetti sprinkles: I used Great Value rainbow confetti, but you can use any brand.
  • Whipped topping
  • Premade graham cracker pie crust

Substitutions and Additions

  • Create Your Crust: You can use a premade shortbread crust, chocolate crust, or a homemade graham cracker crust.
  • Pick Your Pudding: You can substitute instant white chocolate pudding mix or instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix for the instant vanilla pudding mix if you prefer.
Birthday Pie on a plate
  • Mixing bowl
  • Handheld electric mixer
  • Decorator’s bag or quart-size ziplock

How to Make Birthday Pie

  1. Form The Filling: Beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the cream cheese and mix to combine. Mix in the marshmallow fluff, then fold in the rainbow confetti sprinkles and Cool Whip.
  2. Prepare The Pie: Spread the filling into the pre-made crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. Decorate Your Dessert: Just before serving, pipe dollops of whipped topping around the edge of the pie and 1 dollop in the center. Sprinkle rainbow confetti sprinkles over the top.
  4. Serve: Slice into eight servings and serve. Enjoy!

Tips For Making The Best Birthday Pie

  • Transfer a premade crust to a glass or metal pie plate for more stability.
  • You can use the protective clear plastic cover as a top to the pie. Simply remove the paper insert and flip it over to form a dome.
  • If you cannot find the rainbow confetti sprinkles, you can substitute colorful sprinkles or “jimmies.” I used Great Value rainbow confetti sprinkles. The Great Value brand had more vibrant colors than the Wilton brand.

How to Store Birthday Pie

  • To Store: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Freeze: You can freeze the pie for 1 month. Allow the pie to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Birthday Pie on a white table

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make my own whipped cream instead of using store-bought whipped topping?

Yes, you can make homemade whipped cream instead of using a store-bought whipped topping. My recipe for Homemade Whipped Cream (Stabilized Recipe is super easy!

Can I use regular sprinkles instead of confetti sprinkles?

This recipe recommends confetti sprinkles because they don’t bleed color nearly as quickly as regular rainbow sprinkles. If you use regular sprinkles, they will bleed color almost as soon as you start folding them into the filling.

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Birthday Pie

Serves — 8
A no bake Birthday Pie is an easy and fun alternative to the classic birthday cake. Perfect for any party!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce package of cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3.4 ounce box of instant vanilla pudding mix (I used Jello brand, but you can use whatever brand you have on hand)
  • 7 ounce container of marshmallow fluff
  • ½ cup rainbow confetti sprinkles divided into ⅓ cup and 2 tablespoons. I used Great Value rainbow confetti, but you can use any brand.
  • 4 cups whipped topping thawed (one 8-ounce container + 1 cup for garnish)
  • 1 premade graham cracker crust (9 inch or 6 ounce)

Instructions
 

  • Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and almond extract for 1-1½ minutes until smooth.
  • Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the cream cheese and continue mixing for 1 more minute until well combined.
  • Add the marshmallow fluff and continue mixing just until incorporated.
  • Fold in ⅓ cup of rainbow confetti sprinkles.
  • Fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
  • Spread the Cool Whip mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Just before you are ready to serve, add 1 cup of thawed whipped topping to a decorator’s bag or a quart-size ziplock with a corner snipped off. Using an even, steady pressure pipe 8 dollops of whipped topping around the edge of the pie so that each slice has a dollop of whipped topping. Finally, pipe 1 dollop in the center of the pie.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of rainbow confetti sprinkles over the top of the pie. Slice into eight servings.

Jenn’s Notes

Storage:
  • To Store: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Freeze: You can freeze the pie for 1 month. Allow the pie to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Tips:
  • You can transfer a premade crust to a glass or metal pie plate for more stability.
  • You can use the protective clear plastic cover as a top to the pie. Simply remove the paper insert and flip it over to form a dome.
  • If you cannot find the rainbow confetti sprinkles, you can substitute colorful sprinkles or “jimmies.” I used Great Value rainbow confetti sprinkles. The Great Value brand had more vibrant colors than the Wilton brand.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

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