Fall is basically pumpkin season on repeat, right? The smell of cinnamon candles, oversized sweaters, and somehow we’re all hoarding cans of pumpkin purée like it’s gold. If you’ve ever been mid-scroll and thought, “Man, I wish there was a dessert that didn’t need the oven, tasted like autumn in a bowl, and didn’t make me wash ten dishes”—well, this is it. Pumpkin Fluff. Three ingredients. Zero stress. It’s the kind of recipe you whip up while your coffee’s brewing, and everyone thinks you’ve been working your magic for hours.
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🍂 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Fluff
Easy, creamy, and totally no-bake.
Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (5.1 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix (do NOT make the pudding!)
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions:
- Grab a big mixing bowl and dump in the pumpkin purée.
- Sprinkle in the dry pudding mix—just the powder, don’t whisk it with milk.
- Fold in the Cool Whip gently until it’s all one fluffy, dreamy mixture.
- Chill for about an hour if you’ve got the patience…or eat it straight from the bowl (no judgment).
Serving ideas:
- Spoon into little cups and top with crushed graham crackers.
- Use as a dip for apple slices, ginger snaps, or pretzels.
- Spread between graham crackers and freeze for pumpkin ice cream sandwiches.
FAQs
Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?
Yep, totally. Just make sure it’s whipped stiff enough so the fluff doesn’t deflate.
How long does this last in the fridge?
About 3–4 days if you can resist it that long. Mine usually disappears by day two.
Can I make it lighter?
You can grab sugar-free pudding mix or light Cool Whip if you’re going for that. Still fluffy, still tasty.
What if I only have a small pudding mix packet (3.4 oz)?
You can use it; just expect the fluff to be a bit softer and less thick—but honestly, still delicious.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Fluff | Easy No Bake Dessert
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Easy, creamy, and totally no-bake. This 3-ingredient pumpkin fluff is the ultimate fall treat. Whip it up in minutes and impress with zero oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (5.1 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix (do NOT make the pudding!)
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Grab a big mixing bowl and dump in the pumpkin purée.
- Sprinkle in the dry pudding mix—just the powder, don’t whisk it with milk.
- Fold in the Cool Whip gently until it’s all one fluffy, dreamy mixture.
- Chill for about an hour if you’ve got the patience…or eat it straight from the bowl (no judgment).
Notes
Serving ideas: Spoon into little cups and top with crushed graham crackers. Use as a dip for apple slices, ginger snaps, or pretzels. Spread between graham crackers and freeze for pumpkin ice cream sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin fluff, fall dessert, no-bake, easy pumpkin recipe
Conclusion
This pumpkin fluff is like a fall cheat code—sweet, creamy, and way easier than people will believe. Toss it together before a potluck, throw it in the fridge while you binge-watch your favorite show, and boom—instant crowd-pleaser. Seriously, don’t be surprised if you’re “volunteered” to bring this every Thanksgiving from now on.
