Easy Homemade Pumpkin Fluff: The Ultimate No-Bake Fall Dessert
This homemade pumpkin fluff is light, creamy, and bursting with pumpkin pie flavor — made even more decadent with real whipped cream. A quick, no-bake dessert that doubles as a festive dip or mousse-like parfait for any autumn gathering.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl chill before use
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- serving bowl or parfait glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 oz) 100% pumpkin puree
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry only)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before starting.
- In the chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold pumpkin puree, dry pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice into the whipped cream until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled with cookies, fruit, or in parfait glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
For the fluffiest texture, chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Use only the dry pudding mix — do not prepare it with milk. Fold gently to preserve the airy texture. Best enjoyed chilled, served with cookies, fruit, or in parfait glasses. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.