Description
This Pumpkin Fluff is a light, creamy, and flavorful dessert perfect for fall celebrations. Combining pumpkin puree with cream cheese, warm spices, and whipped topping, it’s a quick and easy no-bake treat that can be served with graham crackers or fresh fruit. The smooth texture and spiced sweetness offer a delightful seasonal twist on a classic fluff recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Sweetener and Spices
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Pumpkin and Spices: Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth, making sure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula. Do this carefully to maintain the light, fluffy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer and Smooth: Transfer the Pumpkin Fluff to a serving dish. Smooth the top with a spatula or create decorative swirls for an attractive presentation.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least one hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together and firms up the texture for the best eating experience.
- Serve: Serve the Pumpkin Fluff chilled. It pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, fresh fruit, or can be enjoyed on its own as a delicious seasonal treat.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat whipped topping.
- Adjust the powdered sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- This dessert can be made up to a day ahead, stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Try adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~125g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin fluff, pumpkin dessert, no bake pumpkin, easy fall dessert, creamy pumpkin treat, seasonal dessert
