Pumpkin Fluff

This ultra easy, 4 ingredient Fall dessert is perfect for serving guests. A no bake, no wait dessert dip that will have everyone asking for the recipe! Pumpkin-y, creamy, and so quick to make! This Pumpkin Fluff dip is naturally gluten free, with easy substitutions to make it Weight Watchers friendly, or completely sugar free.

Once the weather begins to cool, and the sweaters get pulled out from under the bed, you know it's pumpkin season. I spend most of the hot, humid Summer looking forward to this glorious time of year, and rejoice when the thermometer finally dips.

While the gentle Fall breeze will soon be replaced by harsh Winter winds, I know that I can enjoy the most this season has to offer by indulging in just about every pumpkin dessert on the planet.

This Pumpkin Fluff Dip is perhaps the easiest pumpkin dessert I have had the pleasure of making, and it's great for serving with guests (or transforming into a no bake pie). This easy 4 ingredient recipe includes all the Fall time favorites (pumpkin pie spice + pumpkin puree), but made easily with hardly any prep and no wait time before serving. You're going to love it!

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: You will need 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin puree. Make sure you buy the can labeled "puree" and not "pumpkin pie filling". They are completely different and cannot be used interchangeably.
• Vanilla pudding mix: This helps thicken the dip, and adds a lovely sweetness and vanilla flavor. You will need a 3.5oz (102g) package for this recipe.
• Pumpkin pie spice: Who doesn't love a good bit of pumpkin pie spice? Don't worry if you don't keep this yummy blend on hand, there is a substitution in the post and in the recipe card.
• Frozen whipped topping: Also known as Cool Whip, this can be found in the freezer section. For this recipe it will need to be thawed at room temperature for an hour or so.

Instructions

Add the pumpkin to a large bowl.

Add the contents of the package of vanilla pudding mix, as well as the pumpkin pie spice.

Beat with an electric hand blender, or whisk vigorously by hand.

Once combined, add the thawed whipped topping. Fold it in with a silicone spatula until smooth and uniform.

Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Fluff

Once your Pumpkin Fluff Dip is ready to serve, you're going to want to offer some goodies for dipping into this creamy, dreamy, pumpkin filled dessert dip. Here are some suggestions:

• Apple slices, treated for browning (see my tutorial below)
• Graham crackers
• Gingersnap cookies
• Pretzels
• Vanilla wafers

Oddly enough, my favorite was also the healthiest: apple slices! The combination of pumpkin flavor and the cool, crisp apples was the perfect match! I used McIntosh apples because that is what I had on hand, but I think Granny Smith apples would be absolutely amazing.

How to Keep Apple Slices From Browning

To keep apple slices from browning, add 2 cups of cold water to a medium or large sized bowl. Add in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (bottled is fine).

Add in your sliced apples, and submerse them in the lemon juice and water mixture. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes before serving, and up to several hours in the fridge.

Substitutions

Homemade whipped cream: While I recommend using the prepared frozen whipped topping for this recipe, you can use a homemade whipped cream as long as it is well stabilized. There are 5 different methods for stabilizing whipped cream, so you have lots of options! You will need 4 cups of prepared and stabilized whipped cream to replace the Cool Whip in this recipe.

Pumpkin pie spice: This recipe will make 2 ¼ teaspoons, but you will only need 1-1 ½ teaspoons. Store the excess in a small airtight container.

• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon cloves

Light/lower calorie: Substitute the pudding mix for sugar free pudding mix, and the whipped topping for light or sugar free Cool Whip. Serve with apple slices and reduced fat graham crackers.

Sugar free: Use sugar free pudding mix, and sugar free Cool Whip to make this Pumpkin Fluff Dip sugar free.

Gluten free: The recipe as written is gluten free! Yay! Just ensure to serve the dip with gluten free sides like gluten free graham crackers, apple slices, etc.

Tips for Success

• Ensure that you pay close attention to the package sizes listed in the recipe. If you accidently buy a smaller or larger package size, it can throw the recipe off completely.
• Chill until ready to serve. To keep your Pumpkin Fluff Dip soft and fluffy, make sure you chill until you're ready to serve. It's fine to leave it at room temperature during the duration of your party or event, but its best to chill until ready to serve.
• Make sure to use thawed whipped topping. While it is sold in the frozen aisle, we will need it to be thawed for this recipe. Just leave it on the counter for 1-2 hours, or overnight in the fridge. This will make folding it into the pumpkin and pudding mixture very easy!

More Favorite Pumpkin Recipes:

• No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Pumpkin Fluff Pie
• Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte
• No Bake Pumpkin Dream Bars - 365 Days of Baking and More
• Homemade Pumpkin Pudding - Cincy Shopper
• Creamy Pumpkin Soup - Cookie and Kate
• Pumpkin Truffles - If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

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