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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    39 Recipes That Use Cool Whip Perfect for Every Occasion

    Modified: Mar 31, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Weeknight dinners, holiday celebrations, potlucks - this collection of recipes that use Cool Whip has something for any event or occasion. With 39 tasty options to choose from, you'll find the right sweet treat for you. Try Funfetti dip, no-bake Snickers cake, no-bake Nutella pie, caramel brownie trifle, and so many more.

    Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip

    A bowl of cream cheese dip topped with cherry pie filling, surrounded by an assortment of pretzels and crackers.
    Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no bake cherry cheesecake dip recipe is quick, easy, and so good. Serve it in a bowl or as individual cheesecake dessert cups!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip

    Easy Chocolate Cool Whip Candy

    A piece of white chocolate and milk chocolate cool whip candy on counter.
    Cool Whip Candy. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Cool Whip Candy recipe is a quick and easy treat anyone can make. Each piece features a rich and creamy center covered in melted chocolate.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Cool Whip Candy

    Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups

    Banana pudding cups on a cutting board.
    Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy no bake banana pudding cheesecake dessert is so easy and so good. Essentially a mini banana pudding trifle in each dish.
    Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups

    Orange Fluff Salad

    A close-up of fruit salad with marshmallows and mandarin oranges on a wooden spoon, showcasing its creamy texture.
    Orange Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Orange Fluff Salad tastes like a creamsicle in a bowl! It has a dreamy, creamy orange-vanilla flavor that is super addicting!
    Get the Recipe: Orange Fluff Salad

    Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

    A slice missing a fork bite on a plate.
    Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake is a simple, stunning dessert that's sure to impress. The cake is rich and moist, while the Cool Whip balances the sweetness.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

    Strawberry Charlotte

    A slice on a plate with a forkful.
    Strawberry Charlotte Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Strawberry Charlotte cake is a light French dessert called "Charlotte Aux Fraise." It's made of ladyfingers, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Charlotte

    Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    A slice held in the air being served.
    Caramel Cheesecake Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Caramel Cheesecake Bars have a rich and creamy filling with a subtle saltiness from the caramel. It pairs perfectly with the crispy baked graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    Jello Cool Whip Pie

    Jello Cool Whip Pie on plate with a fork pressing in it.
    Jello Cool Whip Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Jello Cool Whip Pie is the perfect summer treat. Cool and refreshing and packed full of amazing flavor and taste.
    Get the Recipe: Jello Cool Whip Pie

    Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    A bowlful of salad with a spoon in it.
    Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is the perfect combination of fresh fruit and luscious cheesecake filling. It's one of the best no-bake dessert recipes for summer.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies

    A close-up of a hand holding a pink crinkle cookie made with cake mix and coated in powdered sugar.
    Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies are so easy to make, require only a few ingredients and taste amazing. Meet your new favorite cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies

    Swiss Roll Lush Cake

    A slice of layered cake topped with whipped cream and two chocolate wafer rolls, served on a white plate with chocolate bits scattered on top. This delightful creation is a shining example of what our bakery offers, along with our irresistible cupcakes.
    Swiss Roll Lush Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Swiss Roll lush cake is one of the easiest, tastiest icebox cake recipes you'll ever make. It's always a hit, so give it a try!
    Get the Recipe: Swiss Roll Lush Cake

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

    A bowl of dip surrounded by oatmeal cookies and sliced apples on a wooden surface.
    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall treat. The pumpkin dip recipe is super easy with only 5 ingredients and is the best pumpkin dip for ginger snaps.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    Close-up of a powdered lemon crinkle cookie on a spatula, with more similar cookies blurred in the background.
    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are so easy to make and use only 4 ingredients. You're gonna love these cookies and make 'em over and over again.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

    No-Bake Oreo Delight

    A square on a plate.
    No-Bake Oreo Delight. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Oreo Delight is a rich dessert that's the perfect match for any Oreo lover. It has layers of luscious pudding, crushed cookies, and Cool Whip for a great bite.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Oreo Delight

    Decadent Caramel Brownie Trifle

    A close-up of a dessert featuring chocolate brownies with caramel sauce, partially eaten with a spoon.
    Decadent Caramel Brownie Trifle. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Brownie Trifle recipe is a rich and creamy dessert with layers of chocolate brownie, caramel, cheesecake pudding, and more, perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Caramel Brownie Trifle

    Funfetti Dip Recipe

    A hand placing a small animal-shaped cookie on a scoop of sprinkle-covered vanilla ice cream as an appetizer for a party.
    Funfetti Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Funfetti cake mix dip recipe is loaded with rich, creamy, sweet flavors and colors. It's a delicious dessert dip everyone loves!
    Get the Recipe: Funfetti Dip Recipe

    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

    A strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices on a white plate.
    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake is a simple dessert. This Strawberry Shortcake with biscuits recipe is a fresh tasting summer dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

    No Bake Snickers Cake Recipe With Oreo

    A slice of creamy chocolate cheesecake with cookie crumble topping and whipped cream on a white plate, with whole cookies in the background.
    No Bake Snickers Cake Recipe With Oreo. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This EASY chocolate peanut butter dessert with Snickers is a no bake dessert perfect to serve in the afternoon at an outdoor picnic, barbecue or just home.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Snickers Cake Recipe With Oreo

    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    A bowl of strawberry fluff salad garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a mint leaf.
    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It's a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

    A lemon pie garnished with whipped cream and blueberries, paired with crunchy cookies on the side and two halves of a lemon placed in the background.
    Lemon Cream Cheese Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This lemon cream cheese pie is rich and creamy with bright citrus flavor. It's the perfect lemonade cream cheese pie recipe!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

    Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe

    Oreo fluff in a bowl on a table.
    Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Want to know how to make Oreo fluff? Learn it all here! Oreo fluff dip with cream cheese recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe

    Oreo Poke Cake

    a fork bite of cake being held in the air.
    Oreo Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Just when you thought your love of Oreo couldn't get any better, along comes this amazing Oreo Poke Cake. Oreo flavor in a cake? Yes, please!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Poke Cake

    Raspberry Whipped Cream Dessert

    A vibrant pink raspberry mousse topped with a single raspberry, served in a decorative blue glass bowl, highlighting the dessert benefits of this delightful jello treat.
    Raspberry Whipped Cream Dessert. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Raspberry whipped cream dessert is light, fluffy, and so delicious. This raspberry fluff is the perfect dessert on its own or as a dip.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Whipped Cream Dessert

    Banana Split Tacos

    A dessert taco with a crispy shell filled with sliced strawberries and banana, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
    Banana Split Tacos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These easy banana split tacos are so simple and delicious, they're the perfect dessert taco - or dessert period, they're sure to please.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Split Tacos

    Frozen S'Mores

    A bar held in the air.
    Frozen S'mores Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Frozen S'mores bars are a yummy mash-up of classic s'mores and ice cream sandwiches. They are rich and creamy with plenty of chocolate and marshmallow.
    Get the Recipe: Frozen S'Mores

    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

    A whole cake on a cutting board.
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no bake cherry cheesecake icebox cake is as simple as it is tasty. It's filled with delicious, creamy goodness that everyone loves.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

    Triple Berry Trifle With Cheesecake Layer

    A trifle dessert with layers of sponge cake, vanilla custard, whipped cream, and mixed berries (strawberries in abundance, raspberries, and blueberries) in a glass bowl.
    Triple Berry Trifle With Cheesecake Layer. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Triple Berry Trifle recipe is a show-stopping dessert made with layers of angel food cake, creamy cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, and a trio of fresh berries.
    Get the Recipe: Triple Berry Trifle With Cheesecake Layer

    Fruity Pebbles Banana Pops

    A hand holding a colorful banana cereal-coated ice cream bar with visible popsicle sticks.
    Fruity Pebbles Banana Pops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Fruity Pebbles banana pops are so easy and so good! These frozen yogurt banana pops feature great flavors and that sweet cereal we all love.
    Get the Recipe: Fruity Pebbles Banana Pops

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A forkful of pie held in the air.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no-bake Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie features a luscious filling with a hint of cheesecake flavor, a sweet-tart blueberry topping, and a graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    A slice of homemade ice cream cake with rainbow sprinkles on a white plate, showing layers of cake and ice cream.
    Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake recipe is creamy and filled with sweet ice cream and chocolate flavors. This kid-friendly dessert is so easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    Easy No-Bake Nutella Pie Recipe

    A slice of pie on a white plate.
    Easy No-Bake Nutella Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy No-Bake Nutella Pie Recipe with cream cheese pie is super easy to make and loaded with flavor using only 5 ingredients for a dessert sure to impress!
    Get the Recipe: Easy No-Bake Nutella Pie Recipe

    Easy No Bake Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

    A slice of old-fashioned chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on a white plate with a fork.
    Easy No Bake Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no-bake old fashioned chocolate pie recipe is rich, creamy, and so chocolatey. It has all the flavor and texture of chocolate mousse with far less effort.
    Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    A picture of a slice of pie in the pie plate.
    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

    A no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with luscious layers of creamy pumpkin pie and cheesecake! This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is ready in under 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Knickerbocker Glory

    cup layered with strawberries, whip cream and blueberries.
    Knickerbocker Glory. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Knickerbocker Glory, an iconic British treat, made with ice cream, cranberry juice, and fresh fruit to create a satisfying dessert that people of all ages will love.
    Get the Recipe: Knickerbocker Glory

    Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie

    A slice on a plate.
    Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This pineapple cream cheese pie is luscious, decadent, and full of tropical pineapple flavor paired with a graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie

    How To Make A Poke Cake

    A slice of cake on a server.
    How to Make Poke Cakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    How to Make a Poke Cake recipe shows how to make a jello poke cake with fun colors and flavors, perfect for a rainbow-themed celebration.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make A Poke Cake

    Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza

    A flag-shaped toast topped with blueberries, banana slices, and strawberry slices arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for experimenting with easy cookie recipes.
    Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza is simple to make, tastes delicious and is a festive dessert. Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is bound to brighten up your table.
    Get the Recipe: Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza

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