The perfect autumn delight, Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip, is made with just 4 simple ingredients. This delectable pumpkin fluff dip can be enjoyed with a variety of dippers, such as fruits and cookies.
This quick and easy Pumpkin Dip recipe is a breeze to make and will be your favorite fall treat. It is the perfect dip for parties, gatherings, movie night and more. It is one of the best easy dessert dips along with Caramel Dip Recipe.
If you have leftover pumpkin puree, try this delicious pumpkin bread or Pumpkin Ice Cream. You might also like Cool Whip Candy, 31 Vanilla Pudding Desserts and Halloween Cake Pops.
More fun Fall recipes to try includes Harvest Puppy Chow Recipe and Oreo Turkey Cookies.
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What is Pumpkin Fluff?
It is the easiest recipe with only 4 ingredients. The pumpkin puree blended with whipped cream, pudding and pumpkin spice has all the flavors of fall. This dip is amazing for events but simple enough for any day of the week.
Why you will love this recipe
- The recipe only calls for 4 ingredients for an easy recipe.
- It is an easy no bake dessert.
- This dip has all the flavors of fall with little work.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Purée
- Vanilla Flavor Pudding Mix
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Whipped Topping (Cool Whip- thawed)
Substitutions and Variations
- Ice Cream Sandwiches. Spread dip in between graham crackers or ginger snaps and freeze. This will be a delightful ice cream sandwich treat.
- Pumpkin Dip with cream cheese and cool whip. Add a block of room temperature cream cheese and ½ cup brown sugar to the dip.
- Powdered Sugar. Substitute 1 cup of powdered sugar for the pudding mix in this easy dessert.
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie. Put the pumpkin mixture into a graham cracker crust for an easy no bake pie dessert.
- Marshmallows. Toss in a handful of mini marshmallows to the dip mixture for a new flavor twist.
- Vanilla Extract. If you want extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Parfait. Layer the pumpkin fluff in a clear dessert bowl or cup. Top with whipped cream and serve for an individual dessert.
- Nuts. Fold in walnuts or pecans to the dip mixture.
- Chocolate Chips. If you love chocolate, try adding a handful of chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
How to make Pumpkin Dip with cool whip
Step 1. Combine the pumpkin puree and pudding.
Step 2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, vanilla pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
Step 3. Then gently stir in the whipped topping. Do not overmix the whipped cream in this recipe. Chill for 3 hours.
Step 4. Then serve the pumpkin pie dip with cool whip with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Dippers
- Vanilla Wafers
- Graham Crackers. Plain, cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers.
- Apple Slices
- Animal Crackers
- Gingersnaps
- Pretzels
- Pear Slices
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You can also place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the dip to prevent a film from developing.
Stir before serving.
What if I don’t have pumpkin spice?
Make homemade pumpkin spice easily with cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg and allspice. If you do a lot of baking with fall flavors, I highly recommend making homemade pumpkin spice.
You will save a bunch of money and it is very easy to mix together.
Tips for Success
- Room temperature whipped cream. Make sure the cool whip is completely thawed and does not contain any frozen lumps.
- Don’t overmix the dip. Combine until just mixed together.
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t recommend freezing this dip as the texture will change. It will not be creamy after it has been frozen and may be watery.
Yes, homemade pumpkin puree is easy to use in this recipe. Simply substitute as normal when combining the ingredients.
Sometimes homemade puree has a higher water content so you may need to stir before serving.
Homemade whipped cream does not hold up as well as store bought whipped cream. It will deflate after a few hours.
Whereas store bought whipped cream helps the dip to maintain the best consistency and texture.
You can make this dip ahead of time. Prepare the ingredients and combine up to 24 hours in advance.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yes, you can substitute sugar free pudding and whipped cream in this pumpkin pie dip recipe. It is delicious and a variation to try if you need to reduce the sugar.
More Easy Pumpkin Recipes to try
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
- Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Eagle Brand Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Try this pumpkin dip recipe with cool whip and be prepared to get hooked! Leave a star recipe rating and comment once you make it.
Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip
Ingredients
- 1 can Pumpkin Purée 15 oz can
- 1 pkg Vanilla Flavor Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping Cool Whip- thawed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, vanilla pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Then gently stir in the whipped topping.
- Cover and chill for 3 hours.
- Then serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
