Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding

If you're looking for a quick dessert, try this Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding recipe. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and delicious creamy no-bake cheesecake filling. I chose to top these cute mason jar desserts with a cherry pie filling, however, feel free to top them with your favorite or even fresh fruit. Another cheesecake pudding recipe that's sure to please everyone!

What I love most about this Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding recipe is that it's another easy dessert.

When most people think about a no-bake cheesecake recipe, the first image that comes to mind is the photo above. Cherry pie filling as a topping adds a little bit of a tartness to the sweetness of the cheesecake filling.

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• Adding Pudding Mix to Cheesecake
• More No-Bake Desserts
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Variations
• Make Ahead Tips
• Storage Tips
• FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
• Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding

Adding Pudding Mix to Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake pudding recipe is different than other recipes because I'm also adding pudding mix to the cheesecake mixture. You can use either any flavor of pudding mix, but I'm using cheesecake pudding mix for this recipe.

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Helpful Kitchen Tools

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• Tart tamper
• Hand-held mixer or stand mixer
• Mason jars - I used 8 ounce sized jars for this recipe, but you could use larger ones or even do a combination of 8 ounce mason jars and 4 ounce mason jars if you're preparing for a large gathering.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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• Cream cheese - at room temperature
• Butter - at room temperature
• Instant pudding mix - for this recipe I used cheesecake pudding mix. If you can't find cheesecake pudding mix, you can use regular vanilla pudding mix. You could even use a sugar-free pudding mix.
• Powdered sugar
• Milk - I used 2% milk, whole milk would be great. I would not use 1% or fat free milk.
• Vanilla extract
• Cool Whip Topping - make sure it's defrosted.
• Cherry Pie Filling - the star of this recipe!
• Graham Cracker Crumbs - for this recipe I chose to use the crumbs instead of crushing graham crackers into crumbs.
• Sugar
• Melted butter

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1 | Prepare the Graham Cracker Crumbs

• Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar into a mixing bowl. Stir together until everything is combined.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumbs into the bottom of the mason jars.
• Reserve some of the crumbs to use as a garnish.
• Then using the tart tamper, gently press the crumbs into the bottom of the mason jars.
• Set aside while you prepare the cheesecake pudding mixture.

Step 2 | Prepare the Cheesecake Pudding

• In the bowl of the KitchenAid mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until combined and smooth.
• Switch out the paddle attachment for the whisk attachment, if you have one, and then add in the pudding mix followed by the milk.

Step 3 | Fold in Cool Whip

• Allow the pudding/cream cheese mixture to set until just firm. Since we're using instant pudding mix, this takes about 5 minutes.
• Finally, fold in the container of Cool Whip.

Step 4 | 3 Layers in a Mason Jar

• Place crumb mixture in the bottom of the jar and compress using the tart tamper. This is the base of the cheesecake.
• Next add the cheesecake pudding mixture.
• Set the jars in the refrigerator and allow to chill for up to 2 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator and add the cherry pie filling.

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Variations

• Heavy Whipping Cream - you could make homemade whipped cream to add to the pudding mix if you prefer that taste.
• Blueberry Pie Filling- try another flavor of pie filling.
• Fresh Fruit - add fresh fruit to the top instead of the canned pie filling like I did with my Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Recipe.

Check out my other Cheesecake Pudding Recipes on my website.

Make Ahead Tips

• You can prep-ahead this recipe up to three days in advance for when you need to serve them.
• Follow the directions up to the step of adding the pie filling.
• Wait until you're ready to serve them and then add the cherry pie filling or fresh fruit.

Storage Tips

• Store the Cool Whip Cheesecake Pudding in the refrigerator for up to five days.
• You could also freeze the cheesecake pudding cups without the topping for up to 3 months. If you are using the mason jars, cover them with the lids and place in the freezer. Or wrap with plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

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