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    Home » Desserts

    30+ Easy Cool Whip Recipes

    Published: Jan 11, 2023 · Updated: Jul 5, 2025 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Amazing Cool Whip Recipes, including cakes, pies, dessert salads, and so much more! These easy Cool Whip Desserts and salads taste amazing and are party favorites.

    Cool Whip Recipes text in a collage of cool whip pies, salads, cakes, and recipes

    Since making inroads into American kitchens in the late 1960s, Cool Whip has taken center stage in some of the easiest and most decadent recipes made at home. Here are some epic Cool Whip recipes you’ll love enough to make time and time again.

    Cool Whip Recipes

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    Cool Whip Recipes
    How to Store Cool Whip
    How Long Does Cool Whip Last in the Fridge?
    Does Cool Whip Go Bad?
    Can You Freeze Cool Whip?
    How to Thaw Cool Whip
    Can You Refreeze Cool Whip?
    Is Cool Whip Gluten-Free?
    Is Cool Whip Dairy-Free?
    Is Cool Whip Vegan?
    Can You Have Cool Whip on Keto?
    How Many Calories Are in Cool Whip?
    How Many Carbs Are in Cool Whip?
    Is Cool Whip the Same as Whipped Cream?
    Can You Pipe Cool Whip?
    How Many Cups Are in 8 Ounces of Cool Whip?
    How to Measure 2 Cups of Cool Whip
    What Aisle is Cool Whip In?
    When Was Cool Whip Invented?
    Cool Whip Varieties
    Cool Whip Cheesecake and Cake Recipes
    Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe
    No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
    Butterfinger Cake Recipe
    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe
    Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe
    Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
    Orange Pineapple Pig Pickin Cake Recipe
    Cool Whip Dessert Recipes
    Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
    3 Ingredient Dunkaroo Dip Recipe
    Easy Tiramisu Recipe
    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
    Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
    Easy 4 Ingredient Booty Dip Recipe
    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
    3 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe
    Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Recipe
    Copy Cat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe
    Homemade Twinkies Recipe
    Cool Whip Dessert Salad Recipes
    Strawberry Fluff Salad
    Cherry Fluff Salad Recipe
    Orange Dreamsicle Salad Recipe
    Cranberry Fluff Salad Recipe
    Mandarin Orange Jello Salad Recipe
    Green Jello Salad Recipe
    Ambrosia Salad Recipe
    Oreo Fluff
    Apple and Snickers Salad Recipe
    Watergate Salad Recipe
    Cool Whip Pie Recipes
    3 Ingredient No-Bake Hershey Pie
    No-Bake Eggnog Pie Recipe
    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
    Easy Raspberry No-Bake Pie Recipe
    No-Bake Pumpkin Butterscotch Pie Recipe
    No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe
    Easy No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie Recipe
    No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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    Great Dessert Recipe Collections

    From our kitchen to yours - here is our roundup of cakes, desserts, dessert salads, and pies featuring Cool Whip.

    Some of these recipes can be adapted to use homemade cool whip, if you are using heavy whipping cream make sure it is stabilized and can hold stiff peaks if needed.

    How to Store Cool Whip

    A tub of Cool Whip keeps best in the freezer, so refreeze your tub after you’ve used what you need.

    How Long Does Cool Whip Last in the Fridge?

    Refrigerated Cool Whip stays fresh for one to two weeks after opening.

    Does Cool Whip Go Bad?

    Refrozen Cool Whip maintains its quality for three to six months after opening. Discard any product that shows signs of mold.

    Can You Freeze Cool Whip?

    Yes! Cool Whip freezes and thaws well.

    How to Thaw Cool Whip

    For optimal quality, thaw Cool Whip in the fridge before planning to use it, then refreeze immediately after use. Cool Whip takes up to five hours to defrost, so consider leaving it in the refrigerator overnight if you plan to use it the following day.

    Can You Refreeze Cool Whip?

    Yes! Cool Whip that has been refrozen maintains its creamy texture, even after defrosting.

    Is Cool Whip Gluten-Free?

    Yes! All Cool Whip varieties are safe for a gluten-free diet.

    Is Cool Whip Dairy-Free?

    Cool Whip contains milk derivatives, so it is unfortunately not a dairy-free product. Cool Whip Lite, however, is lactose-free.

    Is Cool Whip Vegan?

    Since Cool Whip contains milk derivatives, it does not comply with a vegan diet.

    Can You Have Cool Whip on Keto?

    Cool Whip contains carbs and sugar, so it is not generally considered a keto-friendly product.

    How Many Calories Are in Cool Whip?

    There are 25 calories per two-tablespoon serving of original Cool Whip, although this differs across varieties.

    How Many Carbs Are in Cool Whip?

    Most Cool Whip varieties have two to three grams of carbs.

    Is Cool Whip the Same as Whipped Cream?

    No, they are not the same.

    Whipped cream is heavy cream that has been hand-whipped until it has a fluffy, cloud-like texture.

    General Mills invented Cool Whip as a whipped cream alternative. Not only could it be frozen, shipped, and preserved, but the stabilized imitation product also eliminated the labor that typically went into making whipped cream at home.

    Can You Pipe Cool Whip?

    While Cool Whip isn’t firm enough for piping alone, you can add stabilizers to give it firmness. Cream cheese, cream of tartar, powdered pudding, or powdered sugar and cornstarch all help Cool Whip turn into frosting ready to be piped onto desserts.

    How Many Cups Are in 8 Ounces of Cool Whip?

    There are three cups in an eight-ounce container of Cool Whip.

    How to Measure 2 Cups of Cool Whip

    Use a measuring cup to measure two cups of Cool Whip.

    What Aisle is Cool Whip In?

    Cool Whip is stocked in the frozen food/freezer aisle. We normally find it near the frozen pies and desserts.

    When Was Cool Whip Invented?

    A chemist from General Mills invented Cool Whip in 1966.

    Cool Whip Varieties

    • Original Whipped Cream Topping
    • Extra Creamy Whipped Cream Topping
    • Lite Whipped Topping
    • Zero Sugar Whipped Cream Topping
    • Fat-Free Whipped Topping
    • Limited Edition Strawberry and Cream Whipped Topping

    Cool Whip Cheesecake and Cake Recipes

    square of strawberry poke cake with a strawberry garnish on a white plate with a fork, next to a glass cake pan and bowl of strawberries

    Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe

    Poke cake gets its name from the holes poked in it after baking, usually using the end of a wooden spoon.

    In our recipe, strawberry Jello gelatin and Cool Whip topping are layered to fill these holes. The cake is then refrigerated to allow it to stabilize. Topped with fresh strawberries

    For a twist, you can swap Cool Whip for any topping or frosting you enjoy, including chocolate.

    No bake Oreo cheesecake in a glass dish surrounded by Oreo Cookies

     

    No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

    We love effortless cakes that require little time or effort. You can customize our no-bake Oreo cheesecake by using different Oreo flavors.

    Square of butterfinger poke cake next to a cake pan

     

    Butterfinger Cake Recipe

    Easy Butterfinger Poke Cake is a potluck dessert that everyone will love. This perfect chocolate cake is made with Butterfingers, caramel, and a boxed chocolate cake mix.

    Upgrade it with Butterfingers, caramel sauce, and Cool Whip!

    Slice of Oreo Poke Cake on a white plate next to the cake dish

     

    Oreo Poke Cake Recipe

    This is our cookies and cream version of the creative poke cake.

    We love how versatile it is! Garnish with all the toppings your heart desires, like caramel drizzle and chocolate chips.

    Slice of Banana Pudding Poke Cake on a white plate next to the cake dish

     

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe

    This charming Southern staple is also a staple in our household.

    Red White and Blue Poke Cake square on a white plate next to a flag cake

     

    Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake

    In the spirit of this Patriotic Poke Cake, we used the white Cool Whip top layer as the canvas for an M&M flag.

    Square of pig pickin cake on a white plate in front of the baking dish and a stack of plates

     

    Orange Pineapple Pig Pickin Cake Recipe

    This light, zesty cake perfectly complements a summer barbecue in the South.

     

    Cool Whip Dessert Recipes

    Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse Recipe

    Candy corn, an autumn treat synonymous with falling leaves and cooler weather, is the star of this 20-minute cheesecake mousse.

    Dunkaroo dip in a white bowl surrounded by animal crackers and cookies and rainbow sprinkles

     

    3 Ingredient Dunkaroo Dip Recipe

    For a nostalgic take, serve this funfetti dessert dip with animal crackers or teddy bear Grahams.

    Easy Tiramisu in a martini glass

     

    Easy Tiramisu Recipe

    Served in martini glasses, this elegant and effortless tiramisu-style pudding is perfect for holiday parties. You won't believe how great vanilla instant pudding mix, Cool Whip, Nilla Wafers, Chocolate and more combine for this dessert.

    stack of Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies on a white plate

    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Cake mix cookie recipes are handy when you need a large batch of cookies in little time. If you love this red velvet version, you’ll enjoy our cake batter chocolate chip cookies and Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies.

    Easy, No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake in a white baking dish next to a bowl of graham crackers

     

    Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

    You’ll only need four ingredients - cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, and cherry pie filling - to make our delectable no-bake cherry cheesecake dip.

    One of our favorite Christmas Eve moments was bringing a bowl to my mother-in-law, who promptly gave it her stamp of approval. Did I mention that she’s the biggest cheesecake connoisseur I know?

    Booty dip covered in mini chocolate chips in a white bowl surrounded by graham crackers

     

    Easy 4 Ingredient Booty Dip Recipe

    We discovered this viral dessert dip through a friend who uses TikTok. While the original version uses mini chocolate chips, it can be customized to any theme with colored sprinkles, food dye, and candies.

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip in a white bowl surrounded by graham crackers

     

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

    Our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip becomes a fall dessert charcuterie staple when served with apples or graham crackers.

    hot chocolate dip in a white bowl topped with mini marshmallows surrounded by graham crackers

     

    3 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe

    This is our Dunkaroo Dip made hot cocoa-style. For holiday cheer, add peppermint extract to turn it into a festive Peppermint Hot Cocoa Dip.

    Nutter Butter Banana Pudding in a white pie dish with a cloth napkin

     

    Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Recipe

    Our Nutter Butter Banana Pudding is inspired by the King of Rock and Roll’s two favorite flavors.

    Copy Cat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe

    Can you believe that we first shared this copycat recipe in 2012? We love making this frozen treat during the warmer summer months.

    Homemade Twinkies Recipe

    Twinkies are a Hostess product that has been met with adoration and skepticism. This homemade Twinkies recipe was our response to the announcement that these goodies would be pulled off shelves.

    Cool Whip Dessert Salad Recipes

    Strawberry fluff salad in a white bowl with cut strawberries for garnish

     

    Strawberry Fluff Salad

    Easy Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe is perfect for family dinner to holiday events. This quick and easy Jello Salad takes minutes to prepare and tastes amazing.

    Cherry fluff salad in a white bowl garnished with mini marshmallows and a maraschino cherry

     

    Cherry Fluff Salad Recipe

    Ten minutes of prep and about an hour of refrigeration are all you need for this cherry-pineapple dessert salad made fluffy by Cool Whip and mini marshmallows.

    This recipe is also featured in our Cherry Pie filling recipes collection

    Orange Dreamsicle Salad in a white bowl with orange and mini marshmallow garnish

     

    Orange Dreamsicle Salad Recipe

    This versatile orange dessert salad can be prepared as indulgent or healthy as desired.

    Cranberry Fluff Salad in a white bowl next to cranberries

     

    Cranberry Fluff Salad Recipe

    Fresh cranberries turn this dessert salad into a festive holiday side dish.

    Mandarin Orange Jello Salad in a white bowl with orange slice garnish

     

    Mandarin Orange Jello Salad Recipe

    Our four-ingredient Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is a great year-round side dish.

    Square of green jello salad garnished with a cherry on a white plate next to a baking dish filled

     

    Green Jello Salad Recipe

    This vintage classic gets its cool mint hue from Lime Jello.

    ambrosia salad with a maraschino cherry in a small ramekin.

     

    Ambrosia Salad Recipe

    Like the Watergate Salad, Ambrosia Salad is a time-tested fruit salad our families have adored yearly. Our recipe uses Cool Whip and vanilla Greek yogurt as a base, but others use sour cream and cottage cheese.

    Oreo Fluff in a white bowl next to strawberries and oreo cookies

     

    Oreo Fluff

    While calling this fluffy Oreo dip a salad may seem generous, we think it counts when you serve these with big, juicy strawberries.

    Apple and Snickers Salad in a white bowl

     

    Apple and Snickers Salad Recipe

    We were introduced to this inventive and decadent dessert salad at the potluck that followed the marriage ceremony of two great friends.

    Green watergate salad with cool whip and maraschino cherries

     

    Watergate Salad Recipe

    This retro pistachio-flavored dessert salad is delightful for green-themed holidays like Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day.

    Cool Whip Pie Recipes

    Slice of Hershey no bake pie on a white plate

     

    3 Ingredient No-Bake Hershey Pie

    Waiting for this no-bake Hershey pie to set is the hardest part about this no-fuss pie recipe. It is nestled in a graham cracker crust.

    No Bake Eggnog Pie Recipe in a pie dish

     

    No-Bake Eggnog Pie Recipe

    Make your holidays bright, merry, and eggnog-y with our easy no-bake eggnog pie.

    No bake peanut butter pie rimmed in reeses pieces

     

    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Transform this no-bake peanut butter pie into a treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving by adorning the perimeter with fall-colored M&Ms or Reese’s candies.

    Check out all of our recipes made with peanut butter.

    Raspberry No Bake Pie in a glass pie dish

     

    Easy Raspberry No-Bake Pie Recipe

    Although raspberry pie isn’t seen as often as apple or pecan, you’ll love that this no-bake pie features fresh raspberries.

    No-Bake Pumpkin Butterscotch Pie in a pie pan

    No-Bake Pumpkin Butterscotch Pie Recipe

    Our pumpkin butterscotch pie is a must-have fall treat that takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

    Slice of lemon ice box pie on a white plate with lemons and the full pie behind it

     

    No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

    Enjoy this no-bake version of a summer pie classic.

    Slice of pink Kool Aid Pie on a white plate with heart sprinkles

     

    Easy No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie Recipe

    This cherry-flavored pink pie is as delightful to eat as it is to look at. Perfect for birthday parties and baby showers.

    No Bake Pumpkin Pie in a pie dish

     

    No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    You’ll love how easy it is to put together this Thanksgiving dessert staple. Perfect with graham cracker crusts or similar.

    This is one of our favorite Fall Dessert Recipes.

    Favorite Kitchen Tools

    Heat resistant potholders - A couple of years ago, we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on, and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully we walked by the kitchen and saw the smoke and were able to get it out ourselves. Since then, we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.

    Baking Sheets - We are huge fans of these baking sheets with sides. You don't have to worry; you will remove the cookies from the oven and have them slide right off.

    Microwave Silicone cover - I swear by these lid covers to help prevent butter splatters when melting butter in the microwave. I have had way too many butter explosions while baking. These lid covers help keep the butter in the bowl and not on the roof of your microwave.

    Hand Mixer/Stand Mixer - You can mix this with either a handheld electric mixer or your stand mixer with a whisk attachment.

    Large Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.

    Blender - We are big fans of the Ninja Blender and how well it makes frozen drinks.

    Great Dessert Recipe Collections

    5 Ingredient or Less dessert recipes - check out the epic desserts you can make with only 5 or less ingredients.

    Apple Dessert Recipes - All of the fun fall desserts you can make with apples!

    Cake Mix Recipes - Boxed cake mix used intentionally can be a canvas for scrumptious yet creative cookies, brownies, cakes, and desserts.

    Canned Pumpkin Recipes - Including dessert, pumpkin bread, savory and sweet treats, entrees, and so many more epic pumpkin recipes.

    Cherry Pie Filling Recipes - These cherry pie filling recipes, which range from Crock Pot favorites to boxed cake mix treats, are made instantly with ruby red cherry pie filling in a can, but they can also be made with any quality pie filling you have.

    Dump Cake Recipes - Easy dump cakes that take as little as 3 ingredients to bake!

    Lemon Desserts - Pucker Up for These Delicious Lemon Desserts! They are the perfect spring and summer sweet treat.

    Do you love recipes? Check out our copycat recipes, dessert recipes, and our CrockPot Recipes.

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    Printable recipe card instructions are available on each individual cool whip recipe post.

    Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

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