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Grinch Fluff

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian (contains dairy)

Description

This Grinch Fluff is a fun, festive no-bake dessert dip that’s perfect for holiday parties, movie nights, or any time you’re feeling a little mischievous. Creamy, fluffy, and tinted Grinch-green, it’s loaded with mini marshmallows and topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries for the ultimate Christmas treat everyone can scoop and share.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3–5 drops green food coloring, or as desired
  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip or whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • Red and green sprinkles, for topping
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding mix until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  2. Add 3–5 drops of green food coloring to the pudding mixture and whisk until evenly tinted. Adjust to your desired Grinch-green shade.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
  4. Pour the green vanilla pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Beat or whisk together until fully combined and silky.
  5. Gently fold in the Cool Whip with a spatula until the mixture is light, fluffy, and evenly combined. Avoid overmixing so it stays airy.
  6. Fold in the mini marshmallows until they are evenly coated and distributed throughout the fluff.
  7. Transfer the Grinch Fluff to a serving bowl or dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chilled and slightly set.
  8. When ready to serve, uncover and top with whipped cream, a generous amount of red and green sprinkles, and maraschino cherries for that festive Grinchy look.
  9. Serve chilled with spoons, cookies, or fruit for dipping, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your fluff.
  • Chilling time helps the flavors meld and the mixture thicken, so don’t skip it if you want the best texture.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding a little more or less powdered sugar to taste.
  • This dessert is best served the same day but can be made a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • Stir gently before serving if it has been sitting in the fridge for several hours.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Holiday, No-Bake
  • Method: No-Bake, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
  • Calories: Approx. 260
  • Sugar: Approx. 28 g
  • Sodium: Approx. 180 mg
  • Fat: Approx. 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3 g
  • Trans Fat: Approx. 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 34 g
  • Fiber: Approx. 0 g
  • Protein: Approx. 3 g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 25 mg

Keywords: Grinch fluff, Christmas fluff salad, holiday dessert dip, green fluff, marshmallow fluff dessert

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