Cherry Cheesecake Fluff
Cherry Cheesecake Fluff is a luscious, no-bake dessert that blends creamy cream cheese and fluffy whipped topping with sweet cherry swirls and soft marshmallows for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, cheesecake instant pudding mix, vanilla extract, milk, and Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl, then beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is completely smooth. The base should lose every lumpy spot and look pale, creamy, and evenly fluffy before you move on.
- Add the cherry pie filling and mini marshmallows, then fold them in gently with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly distributed. The fluff should stay airy with visible cherry swirls and whole marshmallows, not turn solid pink from over-mixing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate before serving, or chill it longer if you want a thicker scoop. As it rests, the texture becomes fuller and the vanilla-cherry aroma comes forward while the marshmallows soften slightly.
Notes
Stabilizing homemade whipped cream: If swapping Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream, beat 1.5 cups heavy cream with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Serve well chilled as it is softer and more delicate.
Fixing runny fluff: If the fluff is runny after mixing, the whipped topping may have been partially frozen. Chill the bowl in the refrigerator so the mixture can firm up before serving.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator so the marshmallows stay chewy. Freezing is not recommended as the base can separate upon thawing.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.