Description

This Pumpkin Fluff is a light and creamy dessert that’s wonderfully spiced with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Combining whipped cream, pumpkin puree, instant vanilla pudding, and a touch of sweetness, this no-bake fluff dessert is perfect for autumn gatherings or as a delightful treat any time of year. Serve chilled and garnish with chopped pecans or crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Fluff Base

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 ounce can pumpkin puree
3 ounce box instant vanilla pudding powder (only powder)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Garnish (Optional)

Chopped pecans
Crushed graham crackers

Instructions

Whip the Cream: In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. This should take about 1 minute, and the texture should be light and fluffy.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the pumpkin puree, instant vanilla pudding powder, and pumpkin pie spice into the whipped cream mixture. Be careful to fold slowly to maintain the fluffy texture without deflating the cream.
Pipe or Transfer: Transfer the pumpkin fluff mixture into a large plastic storage bag, then cut off a small corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the mixture evenly into tumbler glasses for an elegant presentation. Alternatively, you can scoop the mixture into a serving bowl and use it as a dip.
Chill: Place the prepared dessert into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up for the best eating experience.
Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the pumpkin fluff with optional toppings such as whipped cream, chopped pecans, or crushed graham crackers to add extra flavor and crunch.

Notes

For best results, use cold heavy whipping cream to ensure stiff peaks form properly.
You can substitute the pumpkin pie spice with your own blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger if desired.
This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
If piping is not preferred, serving in a bowl with a spoon is perfectly fine and enjoyable.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Whipping, Folding
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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