Cool Whip No-Bake Dessert Fluff (3 Flavor Base + Variations)

This easy Cool Whip dessert fluff is a creamy, no-bake treat you can customize with cookies, fruit, chocolate, or caramel. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or quick weeknight desserts, it comes together in minutes and chills to perfection. One base recipe, endless flavor combinations.

Ingredients (Base Recipe)

• 1 (8 oz / 226 g) tub Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate)
• 1 cup cold milk
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup mix-ins (see variations below)

Optional Flavor Variations (Choose One)

Cookies & Cream

• 6 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
• Extra cookie crumbs for topping

Strawberry Cheesecake

• ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce

Chocolate Lovers

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• ¼ cup chocolate chunks

Caramel Crunch

• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
• ¼ cup chopped peanuts or toffee bits

Banana Split Style

• ½ banana, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
• 1 cherry for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding
   In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
2. Blend the Cream Cheese
   In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
3. Combine the Base
   Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined and fluffy.
4. Add Mix-Ins
   Fold in your chosen flavor additions (cookies, fruit, chocolate, caramel, etc.).
5. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to set and texture to firm up.
6. Serve
   Spoon into dessert cups or serve directly from the bowl. Garnish with extra toppings before serving.

Notes (Tips, Storage, Variations)

• For a lighter texture, fold gently to keep the mixture airy.
• Best served chilled.
• Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Can be used as a pie filling or layered in dessert cups.
• For lower calories, use sugar-free pudding mix and light whipped topping.