Cheesecake Fluff
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Cheesecake fluff is like a deliciously creamy and refreshing cheesecake mousse. Made with just 4 ingredients (cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, and cherry pie filling). I hope you can make my easy cheesecake fluff recipe soon.
Do you love cool fruity desserts? How about cheesecake? If you answered yes to both questions, you’re going to love my quick and easy cheesecake fluff recipe. It combines the best of both worlds for a delightfully simple dessert that is almost too easy to be believed. It’s perfect for a church social, family reunion, picnic, or afternoon on the porch.
All you need to make my cherry cheesecake fluff is 4 ingredients: cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, sugar, and cherry pie filling. Oh yes, it’s the definition of creamy! The instructions are just as simple. We simply beat together the first 3 ingredients, add the cherry pie filling, and refrigerate. That’s all there is to it.
The question is, does cheesecake fluff actually taste like cheesecake? The answer is yes, it tastes exactly like cheesecake filling without the signature crust and is super creamy. Keep scrolling for lots of options and variations, like a keto cheesecake fluff recipe. Now let’s make this little springtime treat!
Recipe Ingredients
- Whipped topping
- Cream cheese (here’s how to easily make homemade cream cheese)
- Cherry pie filling
- Sugar
How to Make Cheesecake Fluff
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping.
Beat this with an electric mixer until fully blended and smooth.
Add in the entire contents of cherry pie filling.
Stir this in by hand until fully blended.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Get a few bites before your husband comes home because it won’t last long after that!
Storage
- Store leftover in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap for up to 1 week in the fridge.
- You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. It actually tastes really good partially frozen, so just thaw it for about 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Now, I’m just using generic whipped topping (sorry Cool Whip). It was cheap and it was at Dollar General = I’m happy. If you have nightmares about store-bought whipped topping you can always make your own homemade whipped cream (shoot for 3 cups).
- You can use either low-fat or full-fat cream cheese, as long as it’s at room temperature!
- I try to get name-brand when I buy cherry pie filling because so many of the generics have far fewer cherries in them. I love generics and I am sure there are some that are good out there, but just make sure you get a brand you have experience with or you are liable to open the can and see mostly gel.
- But speaking of… use whatever flavor of pie filling you want. You could also substitute the pie filling for 2-3 cups of fresh fruit, like chopped fresh strawberries for strawberry cheesecake fluff. There are lots more mix-in options below.
- You can use real sugar, Swerve, or whatever granulated/powdered sweetener you like (another keto-friendly option is powdered erythritol).
- For added texture, stir in some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, or even mini marshmallows. Yes, really!
Recipe FAQs
How do you make keto cheesecake fluff?
Keto cheesecake fluffy is typically made with heavy cream, cream cheese, and the keto-friendly sweetener of your choice. Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and in a separate bowl beat together the cream cheese and sweetener. Then combine all ingredients until fluffy. If you opt for this alternative plain cheesecake fluff recipe and don’t include pie filling, there are so many variations:
- Add sugar-free caramel sauce.
- Stir in chocolate chips or 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, or add crushed chocolate on top.
- Serve with fresh berries, like chopped strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Sprinkle some chopped nuts on top, like chopped walnuts, almonds, or even candied pecans.
- Mix a spoonful of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter into the mixture to make peanut butter cheesecake fluff.
- Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- For lemon cheesecake fluff, stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon extract or 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice/the zest of 1 lemon.
- Add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree and a teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- Top with toasted unsweetened coconut flakes.
The options are truly endless!
Check out these other cool fruity desserts:
Congealed Salad With Dr. Pepper
Fresh Fruit Salad With Honey Lemon Dressing
Bananas in Red Stuff (a.k.a Strawberry Glaze)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, place cream cheese, sugar, and frozen whipped topping. Beat with an electric mixer until fully blended and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener, 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Add in the entire contents of the can of cherry pie filling. Stir by hand until fully blended.1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- Store this, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Looking forward to trying this!! I “think” I’ve seen comstock strawberry filling too in my Food Lion store! And you won’t believe what is on my azalea bushes,lots of flowers!! Hope we do NOT get any frost now! I have also seen robins in the yard,and my neighbors have daffodils blooming! SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!! PTL PTL
Christy I didn’t have any cherry pie filling but I had everything else. I didn’t want to drive the 16 miles to the store. I had a small pint size carton of frozen strawberries in the freezer so I un-thawed them drained the juice into a pan and thickened it with a little cornstarch, let it cool and proceeded as you said. It is yummy but I will try it again with your recipe using the cherries.
Kristy, I’m not being rude or disrespectful however Christy Jordan spend s massive amounts of times writing her followers an inspirational little message which I’ve numerous of them many times over and over as I find I need a little refresher course on her encouragement. As for her recipes I love them! I use to wear a size 5X and now a 12 so I do know about diet, but you know what a little of any food we want won’t be what kills us. I could go out today and be in a wreck and get killed. But I have died with a full happy tummy, a happy heart from reading Christy’s blog. She not only writes great old fashioned recipes, stories of her family, inspires us all, a great wife and mom, home schools her daughter getting ready to start on her son. I find the homeschooling alone is a major accomplishment for her child’s education. Christy is an amazing all around person. If you don’t like what her recipes contains then either switch out ingredients or just don’t choose that recipe. Christy I love everything about your spirit, recipes and blog. Please keep em’ coming.
Thank you Marsha!
Enjoy your posts and recipes.Everybody needs a cheat day once In a while.Life is short.Take it from an 80 year old.–Eat the fluff or the cake.Blessings.
WELL SAID!!! Christy became a BIG and important part of my life with not only her recipes but her VERy well-selected quotes and bible verses that I look forward to and most often copy and post on a cork board I got from a school that is 4 feet by 15 feet long and sits in my art studio. i LIVE BY those quotes and verses Christy has so thoughtfully and compassionately shared! Christy Jordan has been SHAPING MY LIFE – in THE most POSITIVE and HELPFUL WAYS for long time now and I cannot possibly thank her enough. She’s a beautiful person and an OUTSTANDING example of the kind of Christian – or follower of ANY faith that believes in the glory, grace, and mercy of God. I am deeply grateful that I accidentally crossed her path one day so long ago. Having Christy Jordan in my life has made my life BETTER and more worthwhile. How could I POSSIBLY have expected that from a FOOD blog?! So she posts a recipe now and then that suggests we add a big old whopping amount of something that isn’t the healthiest choice? Then don’t eat it if you don’t want to. It was just an OFFER! A CHOICE! Take a seat at her table another day…personally…i just feel blessed to be in her kitchen. Thank you, Christy. i have honestly and sincerely come to love you.I truly do love you, sweetheart. You have settled into my heart. Blessings to you and your family…Steph in Dundas, Ontario
Thanks for your beautiful note. And I couldn’t agree more. I will make sure it gets to Christy.
Blessings to you 🙂
Thank you for your kind words Stephanie, appreciate you.
Moderation Love……….moderation. 🙂
This looks so good! I can see a run to the grocery store in the very near future to pick up ingredients. I love those little blue bowls. Where did you find them? I might need a set too.
Love you, your beautiful family, and your recipes. You don’t know how many times your words have been a blessing to me. I’m going through some hard times with my two grown children.
Thank you Pam, love you too. I hope things settle down and get easier soon. I will add you to my prayer list!
Making tonight have always made Watergate salad this sounds better. Thanks and God loves a cheerful heart!!
AMEN!