Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip (Pumpkin Fluff)
This easy pumpkin dip with Cool Whip is light, fluffy, and full of pumpkin pie flavor. Made with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, it’s an easy no-bake dessert for fall parties, Halloween, or Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 pack instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Mix the pumpkin base. Add the pumpkin puree, dry instant vanilla pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice to a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip. Add the thawed Cool Whip and gently fold it into the pumpkin mixture with a spatula. Mix just until evenly combined; avoid stirring too much so the dip stays light and fluffy.
- Chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This gives the pudding time to thicken slightly and helps the flavors come together.
- Serve. Spoon the pumpkin dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with a little extra pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Serve chilled with gingersnaps, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, apple slices, pretzels, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Use instant pudding mix. Don't prepare the pudding first; the dry mix goes directly into the pumpkin.
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pie filling already contains added sugar and spices.
- Thaw the Cool Whip completely. It will fold into the pumpkin mixture much more smoothly.
- Don't over-mix. Gently folding in the Cool Whip helps keep the dip light and fluffy.
- Don't use the whole can of pumpkin. Stick with 1 cup - the extra pumpkin can make the dip heavier instead of light and fluffy.
- Make it ahead. The dip can be prepared a day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
- Freezing: I don't recommend freezing this dip because it can lose its fluffy texture after thawing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 4788IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
