Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Dessert in a Jar

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There’s no reason to spend hours in the kitchen making a dessert this fall when you can whip up one with no baking involved.! With the help of some simple sweet gluten free desserts, you’ll be able to whip up a delicious snack for any get together. The next time you’re heading to a fall celebration, you have to try this no bake gluten free pumpkin dessert in a jar. Everyone will love the sweet combination of pumpkin and whipped cream in this quick and easy mason jar treat.

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Since this easy gluten free recipe doesn’t require any baking, it’s ready in a matter of minutes. That means all you have to do is stir the ingredients together and chill it until you’re ready to enjoy a sweet pumpkin treat!

And with its delicious combination of fall ingredients, this gluten free pumpkin recipe is perfect for any autumn party. Whether you’re heading to a backyard bonfire or hosting Thanksgiving dinner at home, there’s always a reason to make a batch of pumpkin fluff in a jar!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Dessert

It doesn’t get much easier to prepare than this quick and easy no bake mason jar recipe. That’s because you can whip it up in a matter of minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients.

Thanks to the inclusion of pumpkin and pudding, this creamy pumpkin fluff has the perfect balance of fall flavors. To make it for your next party, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients, including:

• Pumpkin puree. To make this gluten free pumpkin dessert, you can use pumpkin from a can or make your own pumpkin puree for this recipe. If you’re using canned pumpkin, make sure your can says pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling!
• Instant vanilla pudding. This powdered pudding will add instant flavor to your dip, which means it’s a must for this recipe! While vanilla is the best option, you can use full-fat instant pudding or grab the fat free or sugar free varieties to make this a lighter dessert to serve your guests.
• Pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Add fall flavor to your gluten free dessert and enhance the pumpkin flavor with the help of pumpkin pie spice and a little extra cinnamon!
• Vanilla extract. Balance out the pumpkin and spices with a splash of vanilla extract to help bring out the flavors in the pudding mix. Make sure your vanilla extract says that it’s gluten free on the bottle.
• Whipped topping. Give your dessert a smooth and creamy texture perfect for dipping with the help of whipped topping. Make sure to give your frozen whipped topping time to thaw before mixing it in with the rest of the pumpkin dessert ingredients.

How to Make This Gluten Free Pumpkin Dessert

You won’t believe how quick and easy this pumpkin dessert is to make! That’s because there’s no cooking involved in the prep work.

To get started, combine the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and instant vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl. You do not need to prepare the pudding mix according to the box! Just add the powder directly to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

Stir together all the ingredients in the bowl until they’re well combined. You’ll need to continue stirring until all the pudding powder has fully dissolved into the pumpkin to keep the dip from becoming grainy.

Once you have all your pumpkin ingredients mixed, add the whipped topping to the bowl. Carefully fold the topping into the bowl, making sure not to over-whip the ingredients. If you stir to much, the whipped topping may begin to separate and become watery.

Continue folding in the whipped topping — scraping the bottom of the bowl and slowly pulling the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl to the top — until the dip is fully mixed.

Once you have your dessert mixed up, you can pipe or spoon it into your half pint mason jars. Fill the jars up, leaving a little bit of room at the top for your whipped cream.

After that, place the lids on the jars and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them. It’s best to chill the dessert for at least one hour before serving.

When you’re ready to serve your pumpkin dessert in a jar, add some whipped topping or whipped cream on top and enjoy!

What To Serve with Pumpkin Fluff?

This delicious cold pumpkin dessert goes so well with so many different ingredients, which makes it perfect for a party! You can choose from a variety of different topping ingredients to decorate your mason jar desserts.

As you’re planning your party spread, consider serving your dessert topped with some of these ingredient ideas ideas:

• Gluten free graham crackers
• Whipped cream
• Gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Gluten free gingerbread cookies
• Gluten free cookie crumbs
• Ground cinnamon
• Gluten free vanilla wafers
• Whipped topping
• Cinnamon sticks
• Chopped pecans
• Mini chocolate chips
• Fall sprinkles

How Do You Store This Gluten Free Pumpkin Dessert?

Since this dessert is made with whipped topping, I would recommend putting the mason jars up after they’ve been out for around two hours. After that, you should transfer the dessert back to the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat it again.

Before placing the pumpkin dessert in the fridge, place the lids on the jars or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. You can store the dessert in the fridge for up to three days. Make sure to stir the pumpkin fluff again before serving it.

Can I Make Pumpkin Fluff Ahead of Time?

This gluten free dessert can easily be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat it. Since the dessert needs to chill for at least an hour, it can be made around one hour before serving. Or store the jars in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.

Make sure to cover the dessert with the mason jar lids or store it in an airtight container while it’s being stored. Before serving your pumpkin fluff, stir it well to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed.

Can I Use Whipped Cream in Place of Frozen Whipped Topping in Pumpkin Fluff?

Using frozen whipped topping is a great way to speed up the prep work of your dessert. But if you have a few extra minutes, you can make your own whipped cream to stir into your pumpkin puree.

Combine 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with two tablespoons of sugar. Beat the two ingredients together on high speed until stiff peaks begin to form. Immediately fold the homemade whipped cream into the rest of your pumpkin ingredients.

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