Grinch Fluff
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Grinch Fluff is a delightful holiday dessert made with vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, cream cheese, milk, sugar, and marshmallows. Its vibrant Grinch-green color makes it a festive and irresistible treat for the season!
When it comes to making Grinch desserts, I like to think I am a pro in that department. Getting the perfect Grinch green is something I enjoy doing because if you are going to go Grinch green, you got to do it right. This Grinch Fluff is such as easy and tasty treat that is whipped, creamy and sweet. It’s perfect for any holiday party even Grinch parties!
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Why You’ll Love Our Recipe
- Made using green gel food coloring for the perfect Grinch green hue.
- The combination of cream cheese, Cool Whip, and marshmallows creates an irresistibly creamy and airy texture that melts in your mouth.
- This no-bake dessert comes together in minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive treat that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at holiday parties.
Ingredient Information
- Cream Cheese: I prefer regular cream cheese as it gives a more creamy taste and texture. You can also use reduced fat or fat-free but it may alter the taste and texture a bit.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: Any brand will work as long as it’s instant pudding mix.
- Cold Milk: Cold Milk is necessary for allowing the pudding mix to set up.
- Powdered Sugar: Adds the perfect amount of sweetness without being gritty.
- Cool Whip: Gives the overall taste and texture so don’t skip on this.
- Miniature Marshmallows: Use white mini marshmallows for best look and texture.
- Green Gel Food Coloring: Gel food coloring gives a better even, vibrant color. Regular food coloring can make the mixture too watery.
- Red & Green Sprinkles: Any Christmas or festive sprinkles will work.
- Maraschino Cherries: Optional but I love the splash of color it adds to the dessert.
Storage Information
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Helpful Tips
- This tastes best when made in advance and it has 24 hours to set up and chill.
- You can add a dash of vanilla or peppermint flavoring to the pudding mixture before mixing in the marshmallows for added flavor.
Grinch Fluff
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3.4 oz
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 3-4 cups miniature marshmallows
- green gel food coloring
- red & green sprinkles
- extra cool whip or whipped cream, plus maraschino cherries for the top
Instructions
- n a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Set aside to thicken.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, followed by the prepared pudding mixture and cool whip. Blend until everything is fully combined and fluffy.
- Add green gel food coloring to achieve your desired festive hue, mixing until evenly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the miniature marshmallows for a light and airy texture.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled, ideally serving within 24 hours for best freshness.
- Before serving, add a dollop of cool whip or whipped cream, sprinkle on red and green sprinkles, and finish with a festive maraschino cherry on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
