Get ready for what might be the easiest, fastest, and most delicious dessert you’ll make all autumn. This Pumpkin Fluff is a light, airy, and wonderfully creamy dip that tastes just like the filling of a pumpkin pie, but without any of the work! Made with just three essential ingredients and requiring absolutely no baking, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing treat in about five minutes. It’s the perfect festive dip for parties, a simple dessert for a weeknight, or even a no-bake filling for a last-minute pie.
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Why You’ll Be Obsessed with This Recipe
This simple recipe is pure fall magic. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Just 3 Ingredients: All you need is pumpkin puree, whipped topping, and instant pudding mix. It doesn’t get any simpler than that!
- Ready in 5 Minutes: The hands-on prep time is literally just a few minutes of mixing.
- No-Bake & Effortless: Keep your oven off! This is the perfect recipe for when you need a quick and easy dessert without any fuss.
- Incredibly Versatile: Serve it as a dip with a platter of cookies and fruit, or spoon it into a pie crust for an instant no-bake dessert.
Your 3-Ingredient Shopping List
This might be the shortest shopping list you’ll ever see for a dessert this delicious.
The Core Three:
- Pumpkin Puree: 1 (15-ounce) can of 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling).
- Whipped Topping: 1 (8-ounce) tub of Cool Whip or similar frozen whipped topping, thawed.
- Instant Pudding Mix: 1 (5-ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding mix (just the dry powder).
Optional Flavor Boost:
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 teaspoon for that classic, warm spice flavor.
Step-by-Step: The Easiest Instructions Ever
Get ready for a recipe so simple, you’ll have it memorized after making it once.
Part 1: Mix Everything Together
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, the entire box of dry instant vanilla pudding mix, the thawed whipped topping, and the optional pumpkin pie spice.
- Stir Until Smooth: Using a spatula or a whisk, mix all the ingredients together until everything is fully combined, smooth, and has a uniform light orange color.
Part 2: Chill and Serve
- The Most Important Step: Chill! Transfer the pumpkin fluff mixture to a serving bowl. Cover it and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours. This step is crucial, as it allows the pudding mix to set and the flavors to meld, creating the perfect “fluffy” texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled and firm, it’s ready to serve!
Tips and Serving Ideas
- Don’t Prepare the Pudding: A common mistake is to prepare the pudding mix according to the box directions. Do not do this! You are only using the dry powder mix from the box. It will combine with the moisture from the pumpkin and whipped topping to set the fluff.
- Make it a No-Bake Pie: For an instant dessert, simply spoon the prepared fluff mixture into a pre-made graham cracker or gingersnap pie crust. Chill for at least 2 hours, and you have a delicious no-bake pumpkin pie!
- Perfect for Dipping: Serve the pumpkin fluff as a dip surrounded by a platter of things like gingersnap cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, apple slices, or pretzels for a sweet and salty combination.
- Try Different Pudding Flavors: While vanilla is classic, you can also experiment with cheesecake, white chocolate, or even butterscotch instant pudding mix for a different flavor twist.
5-Minute Pumpkin Fluff: The Easiest Fall Dessert Ever
This no-bake, three-ingredient pumpkin fluff dip is creamy, light, and loaded with cozy fall flavor. Whip it up in minutes and chill for the perfect party dip, dessert filling, or weeknight treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- rubber spatula or whisk
- serving dish
- plastic wrap or lid
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) 100% pumpkin puree
- 1 box (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry only)
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or other whipped topping, thawed
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, dry instant pudding mix, whipped topping, and pumpkin pie spice (if using).
- Use a spatula or whisk to mix until fully smooth and uniform in color.
- Transfer the fluff to a serving dish. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until set and fluffy.
- Serve as a dip or spoon into pie crusts or dessert cups. Enjoy!
Notes
Don’t prepare the pudding according to box directions—use the dry mix only. Chill for at least 1–2 hours so the fluff sets properly. Use as a no-bake pie filling, dip, or dessert cup base. Experiment with other pudding flavors like cheesecake or butterscotch for fun variations.