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This pumpkin fluff dip recipe can be served as a snack or easy dessert. Perfect for kids! Makes a great addition to your Thanksgiving Day menu.
Looking for an easy and delicious fall treat? Pumpkin Fluff Dip is the perfect recipe to enjoy the flavors of the season. Made with smooth pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding mix, a hint of cozy spices, and whipped topping, this dip is so quick to make, and great for sharing.
This easy dip recipe can be made a day ahead, so it’s a great dish to take to a get-together, and it’s very easy to pack. Serve it with graham cracker sticks, apple slices, or gingersnap cookies.
What’s In Pumpkin Fluff?
- Pumpkin Puree: do not use pumpkin pie filling. You need pumpkin puree, or else it will taste way too sweet.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding: you can use sugar-free pudding if you want to cut out a few calories.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: use jarred pumpkin pie spice. You can make your own, but it takes a little bit longer.
- Cinnamon: only add more cinnamon if you taste it and you think it could use a little more spice. There is already cinnamon in the pumpkin pie spice.
- Cool Whip Topping: I used an entire container. It’s what makes this super fluffy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the perfect snack or appetizer to serve at parties. Add some graham crackers and fruit for dipping. For something savory to go along with this sweet dish, make some fig and walnut baked brie in puff pastry. It’s an attention-grabber at every party.
Cream cheese is the closest substitute to instant pudding. Whip in about 4 ounces of cream cheese. Taste it and see if you like the texture. If you want it to be thicker or taste richer, add more cream cheese. You can also use 1/2 cup of brown sugar instead of instant pudding. It will really sweeten it up!
The best way to store pumpkin fluff is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3 days.
Yes, thaw it according to the package directions. If used frozen, extra moisture would be added to the dip and it might not mix up well.
Pumpkin Fluff Serving Ideas
- Place the entire recipe of pumpkin fluff dip in a pretty glass bowl and surround it with graham cracker sticks and gingersnaps.
- Using a cookie scoop, put balls of pumpkin fluff into small mason jars, and serve as individual desserts.
- Serve it in small parfait glasses, with crushed gingersnap cookies on top.
- Fill a pre-made graham cracker crust with this pumpkin fluff and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Pumpkin Fluff Dip
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- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 3.5 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 oz. container Cool Whip Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Put pumpkin puree, dry pudding, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Whisk until well blended.
- Fold in Cool Whip.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Overnight is best.
Notes
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This post had TOO MUCH great info in it. I definitely want to try the pumpkin fluff recipe–and pass it on to my daughter, another pumpkin lover. AND I can make it lowered sugar for my diabetic, gluten intolerant SO! Thanx!
Yummm and so easy! Thanks Ann have a great day😊
Hi Ann, I made this for Halloween and my favorite was eating it with apple slices. It was really fast and easy and good too. Also, this morning I had a tiny bit leftover so I stirred it into my plain greek yogurt and sprinkled wheat germ on top….very good!
Ann, everything you tell or show us is wonderful! I love that nothing is complicated, just straight forward and great. Thanks again for Sharing with us!
Ann, like Norma, below, I think this will be great on Thanksgiving Day. Since we have the meal later in the day, I am always in need of some super tasty food which will tantalize my family (young and old) and hold them until the big moment. They will love this – thanks so much for sharing it!
You are welcome Marilyn…have fun preparing for Thanksgiving with your family!
Oh, Ann, this sounds delicious! I am planning on using this as one of my Thanksgiving appetizers. You are amazing. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your blog. Thank you!
Thank you Norma…your comment totally made my day!