Description
Creamy pumpkin fluff delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky smooth texture and rich autumn flavors. Whipped to perfection, this quick treat brings warmth and comfort you’ll savor until the last delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Serving Suggestions:
- Graham crackers
- Gingersnap cookies
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly whisk pumpkin puree with instant vanilla pudding mix, creating a smooth base infused with warming spices like pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the aromatic profile, ensuring all dry ingredients are fully integrated and lump-free.
- Delicately fold whipped topping into the pumpkin mixture, using gentle circular motions to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- For added textural intrigue, gently incorporate mini marshmallows, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy composition.
- Transfer the fluffy dessert into a sealed container, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes at 40°F, enabling flavors to harmonize and the texture to set.
- When ready to serve, present the chilled pumpkin fluff alongside crisp graham crackers, spicy gingersnap cookies, or an assortment of fresh seasonal fruits for delightful dipping.
Notes
- Swap instant pudding mix with vegan or sugar-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance texture by using homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping for a richer, fresher taste.
- Experiment with seasonal spices like cardamom or ginger to create unique flavor variations that complement the pumpkin base.
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt as a protein-packed substitute for some of the whipped topping to boost nutritional value while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg