25 Recipes That Start With Cool Whip (2024)

Whether it is a dollop atop a piece of holiday pie, a fun icebox cake project with the kids, or an old-school gelatin mold, Cool Whip is an always-welcome, nostalgic recipe ingredient. The easiest whipped topping to use, Cool Whip can be kept in the fridge for immediate use, or frozen for future recipes. And while there is obviously a time and place for homemade whipped cream, it doesn't always behave the same as Cool Whip, and sometimes you just don't want to have to go to all the muss and fuss of whipping your own. Here are 25 of our favorite dessert recipes that start with Cool Whip.

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Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake

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This riff on a no-bake cheesecake features one of Cool Whip's best pals, the Oreo cookie! Covered in a blanket of chocolate, it is festive enough for the holidays but easy enough for a weekday treat.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

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The world's easiest dessert is just some ice cream sandwiches and Cool Whip away! This ice cream cake could not be simpler to assemble, and it is a crowd pleaser.

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Apple Snicker Salad

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You might not think that butterscotch pudding, Cool Whip, Snickers bars, and apples would make a salad, but you'd be deliciously wrong! This is a Southern "salad" of the best possible kind.

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Cookies and Cream Fluff

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Recipe contributor Jemado says, "I found this recipe a few years ago and have been making it ever since. It's really easy to make and best of all, you can use different flavored pudding and cookies to change the flavor!"

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Whipped Cream Mousse Frosting

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Want an all-purpose super-fast Cool Whip frosting for any cake? This whipped cream mousse frosting is just the ticket.

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake

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This Cool Whip dessert tastes like classic banana pudding, but it's in an easy-to-make cake form. This banana pudding poke cake is perfect for your next backyard barbeque.

Cranberry Salad

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Another fun take on a salad, this version is made a bit lighter with yogurt in the mix, and tart cranberries and apples bring some fun fruit flavor to the party.

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Opal's Cherry Delight

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This perfect cherry cheesecake is a no-bake wonder, and Cool Whip keeps the filling light and fluffy.

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Easy Banana Pudding Cake

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Bananas and cake are a combination that always satisfies. This cake comes together in a jiffy with boxed cake mix!

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Creamy Lemon Pie I

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Four ingredients and a stay in the refrigerator until chilled is all this Cool Whip dessert requires. Does it get any easier than this? We don't think so.

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Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake

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An Italian version of a classic trifle meets strawberry shortcake, this layered dessert with Cool Whip, angel food cake, and berries is a great summer celebration of fruit and cream.

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Pudding Breeze

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This is a wonderful mashup of a slab pie and a chocolate pudding pie, for easy squares of creamy goodness. It's called pudding breeze because it is a breeze to make!

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Whipped Pumpkin Dip

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Who says dips have to be savory? Set out this whipped pumpkin dip with graham crackers or shortbread cookies and pieces of fruit for dipping, and watch your partygoers dig in happily.

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Bucket of Mud

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No one loves a Cool Whip dessert like kids, and this giant version of a classic dirt cup dessert is just the ticket. Made in a bucket, it serves a crowd, and your kids will love helping decorate it with gummy worms, bugs, or candy flowers.

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RumChata Pudding Shots

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And now something for the grown-ups. This dessert shot with Rum Chata cream liqueur is a fun way to end your next dinner party.

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World's Largest Peanut Butter Cup

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The only time you can improve on the age-old partnership of chocolate and peanut butter is when you add Cool Whip! This pie is called the World's Largest Peanut Butter Cup, and that is just what it tastes like.

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Cool Whip Cookies

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Four ingredients are all you need for unforgettable — and unforgettably easy! — cookies. Reviewer MastahX suggests cooling the dough for an hour before rolling it into drops.

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World's Best Key Lime Pie

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Recipe creator June says this Cool Whip dessert has a "very light" Key Lime taste. "No baking, no fuss - takes me 10 or 15 minutes to make," they wrote.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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This Cool Whip dessert recipe makes two pies, which is great if you're headed to a potluck or serving a big family. You can also freeze the second pie for later. "Easy Dreamy Pie. Reminds me of a frozen Peanut Butter Cup," wrote reviewer Melanie Greer.

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Whipped Pumpkin Pie

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"My husband doesn't like traditional pumpkin pie but loves this recipe I came up with," wrote recipe contirbutor luvtobake. "The cream cheese adds a wonderful flavor with a traditional pie taste but light/whipped."

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No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

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"This is my favorite easy cheesecake recipe. When I want cheesecake in a flash, I make this no-bake style," says cafecook. Cool Whip, cream cheese, and sugar are the trio behind this rich cheesecake.

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Carla's Fruit Dip

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You only need three ingredients to make this impressive fruit dip. Serve up with sliced apples or for a fancier presentation pipe into hulled strawberries.

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Easy Chocolate Mousse

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Instant chocolate pudding pairs up with Cool Whip and milk to create a lusciously creamy mousse. It's excellent on its own, or as a rich filling for layer cakes.

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Oreo® Fluff Salad

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"Creamy, simple, quick, and kid-friendly dessert. With only four ingredients, it's cheap and sure to be a family favorite," says recipe creator MelindaSAbel.

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The Best Banana Pudding

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One step to make this wow-worthy banana pudding? Yes, please! This recipe is as easy as mixing and layering ingredients, including Cool Whip, to create a gorgeous presentation.

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FAQs

What is Cool Whip in American recipes? ›

Cool Whip is an American brand of whipped topping manufactured by Kraft Heinz. It is used in North America as a topping for desserts, and in some no-bake pie recipes as a convenience food or ingredient that does not require physical whipping and can maintain its texture without melting over time.

What can I eat with Cool Whip? ›

21 Classy Ways To Use Cool Whip
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  • Angel Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Almond Cool Whip Frosting. ...
  • Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dip. ...
  • Strawberry Jell-O Funfetti Poke Cake. ...
  • Three Ingredient Fruit Dip. ...
  • Frozen Coffee. ...
  • Frozen Snickers Pie. ...
  • Easy Boston Cream Pie Cake.
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How unhealthy is Cool Whip? ›

The most-alarming quality of whipped topping is the ingredient list. Check out the back of any tub and you will find a hot list of things you've been warned to avoid, including hydrogenated oils (aka trans fats) and high-fructose corn syrup; water is also the first ingredient (bet you thought you were buying cream).

Which is healthier, Cool Whip or reddi whip? ›

Despite its higher calorie count, Reddi-Wip's ingredients are friendlier to our digestive systems. So don't be afraid to grab a can at your local grocery store and squirt some sugary foam wherever you please. Well, pay for it first or you might have to find a new place to shop.

What do they call Cool Whip in England? ›

The Brits have a playful name for whipped cream that comes in a can — they call it "squirty cream." "Squirty cream" is what Americans would simply refer to as whipped cream. Here in the States, we tend to use that term for both canned whipped cream, such as Reddi-Whip, and the kind made in a bowl with a whisk.

Which is healthier, Cool Whip or whipped cream? ›

If you're not a calorie-counter and aren't concerned by the amount of fat you consume, it is better to opt for the natural stuff: whipping cream. It tastes better and has more natural ingredients than products like Cool Whip® (plus, you can exercise your arm by whipping it up by hand!).

Can Cool Whip be used in cooking? ›

Between no-bake cakes, icebox cakes, no-bake pies, fluff dessert salads, cupcakes, milkshakes, trifles and mousse, there are so many fantastic Cool Whip recipes that use this yummy ingredient. Cool Whip is not just for garnish anymore! It can be used to lighten a dish up or as the bind that holds it all together.

Can I eat Cool Whip that sat out? ›

According to the Smarter Homemaker, whipped cream can only be left at room temperature for 2 hours regardless if it is dairy or non-dairy. Our EveryDay Life blog explains further that if your whipped cream's temperature gets about 40 degrees Fahrenheit for longer than those 2 hours, you will probably want to toss it.

Does Cool Whip freeze? ›

The freezer is a good option if you don't plan on using it again anytime soon. If frozen, Cool Whip will stay fresh and ready to turn into frosting for three months. If you think you'll use it sooner than that, rather than refreezing and thawing it again, store it in the refrigerator.

Is Cool Whip full of chemicals? ›

Beyond skim milk, Cool Whip contains less than 2 percent of light cream; sodium caseinate (protein derived from milk); natural and artificial flavor; emulsifiers which include xanthan and guar gums, Polysorbate 60, and sorbitan monostearate; sodium polyphosphate (another emulsifier whose main component, phosphate, has ...

What is the point of Cool Whip? ›

Cool and creamy, delicious and dreamy, Cool Whip is the dollop that makes desserts extra-special. So light and fluffy, it adds a cloud of perfection to everything from pies to sundaes. Just dollop and enjoy!

What is better than Cool Whip? ›

Stabilized Whipped Cream is easy to make, gelatin-free, and perfect to use for a variety of desserts. It holds its' shape well, has a rich, creamy taste, and is a great alternative for Cool Whip in many recipes.

Does Cool Whip work as heavy cream? ›

The substitute works just as well and brings an additional sweetness, fluffiness, and lightness to the table. When it comes to whipped topping, more is more. Cool Whip is all about lightness, so for every cup of heavy cream, opt for about two cups of Cool Whip.

What is a better version of Cool Whip? ›

Cream whipped to medium-to-firm peaks is your best Cool Whip substitute, because you can do that perky little dollop on top so that your pie looks like the pie in the Cool Whip commercials. If you need your whipped cream to hold for hours-to-days without weeping or breaking down, you can make stabilized whipped cream.

What is the equivalent of Cool Whip? ›

Whipped Cream

Cream whipped to medium-to-firm peaks is your best Cool Whip substitute, because you can do that perky little dollop on top so that your pie looks like the pie in the Cool Whip commercials.

What is a substitute for Cool Whip in a recipe? ›

Stabilized Whipped Cream is easy to make, gelatin-free, and perfect to use for a variety of desserts. It holds its' shape well, has a rich, creamy taste, and is a great alternative for Cool Whip in many recipes.

Is Cool Whip and whipping cream the same? ›

Instead of the gums or syrups that are utilized in Cool Whip, this whipped mix gets its stand-up ability from the air bubbles incorporated into the fat molecules. Compared to Cool Whip, the consistency of whipped cream is lighter and fluffier.

Can you substitute cream for Cool Whip? ›

Can I Use Whipped Cream Instead of Cool Whip? Because this whipped cream is so stable, it makes a great replacement for Cool Whip and other store-bought frozen toppings in recipes. And because I've been asked about that replacement so often, the recipe below makes the perfect amount for replacing 8 oz of Cool Whip.

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