Butterscotch Cool Whip Piern

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This butterscotch Cool Whip pie has a soft, fluffy texture thanks to the cream cheese, pudding, and marshmallow fluff filling.

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Prep Time10

Total Time8 10

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Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie Ingredients
No Bake Butterscotch Pie Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie Recipe
How To Serve This Easy Butterscotch Pie
When To Serve Jello Pudding Butterscotch Pie
Storing This Butterscotch Pie
Why Butterscotch Pudding Pie is the Best
More Pudding Pie Recipes You’ll Love
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This butterscotch Cool Whip pie is downright decadent with its smooth texture and rich, buttery graham cracker crust. It is guaranteed to become a new favorite dessert option.

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Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie Ingredients

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This delectable pie is an easy dessert that features a filling made with tangy cream cheese, butterscotch pudding, marshmallow fluff, and whipped topping.

The hardest part of this simple dessert is not eating the whole thing!

You’ll need:

1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
1 (3.9-ounce) box of instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 (7-ounce) container of marshmallow fluff
1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip, thawed
1 (9-ounce) premade graham cracker crust
Whipped topping (optional garnish)

No Bake Butterscotch Pie Substitutions And Additions

The rich flavor of this creamy pudding pie is a fun treat that everyone will love. You’ll be sitting down with a giant slice to enjoy in no time with our step-by-step instructions.

This no-bake pudding pie is also very customizable to meet everyone’s personal preferences. Here are some of our favorite suggestions to change up this easy recipe.

PIE CRUST: This delicious butterscotch pudding pie with Cool Whip has plenty of flexibility as to what crust you use.

Chocolate crust, Oreo pie crust, graham cracker pie crust, or a regular homemade flaky pie crust all work well in this no-bake pie recipe. A Biscoff cookie crust would also be exceptional!

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING MIX: If you don’t have butterscotch pudding mix on hand, you can easily swap it with vanilla or caramel pudding mix.

This substitution won’t drastically change the flavor profile but will give your pie a different twist.

Just be aware that the butterscotch flavor won’t be as pronounced with these alternatives.

Try our strawberry Cool Whip pie, vanilla Cool Whip pie, or chocolate Cool Whip pie for even more flavor ideas.

CREAM CHEESE: While cream cheese adds creaminess and a slightly tangy flavor to the filling, you can substitute it with mascarpone cheese for a more delicate, Italian-inspired twist.

Mascarpone has a milder flavor and creamier texture, making it a fantastic alternative.

Remember that it may result in a slightly different taste, but it will still be delicious.

COOL WHIP: If you’re looking to reduce the sugar content, you can opt for a sugar-free Cool Whip without sacrificing the creamy texture.

Alternatively, you can use homemade whipped cream, which allows you to control the sweetness to your liking.

Just remember to sweeten it to taste using powdered sugar or your preferred sweetener.

BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS: If you want to amp up the butterscotch flavor, you can sprinkle some butterscotch chips on top of the pie before serving.

These chips will add extra sweetness and crunch to every bite.

You could also add mini chocolate chips as well.

NUTS: For some added texture and nutty flavor, you can mix in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts into the filling before pouring it into the crust.

It’s a great way to introduce a contrast and make your pie even more satisfying.

SEA SALT: To balance out the sweetness and give your pie a gourmet touch, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.

How To Make This Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie Recipe

Making this delectable pie involves mixing up the butterscotch pie filling and spreading it in a graham cracker pie crust.

Add a dollop of whipped topping, and you are ready to enjoy this treat.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

This recipe needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least eight hours before serving. You can most definitely make this a day before so that it is ready when you need it.

STEP ONE: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened cream cheese for one to two minutes until smooth.

You can also use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment.

PRO TIP:

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.

STEP TWO: Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the cream cheese and continue mixing for one more minute until well combined.

instant pudding mix sprinkled over the cream cheese and blended together in a bowl

STEP THREE: Add the marshmallow fluff to the pudding mixture and continue mixing just until incorporated.

marshmallows fluff added to the cream cheese mixture in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Fold in the thawed Cool Whip.

STEP FIVE: Spread the Cool Whip pie filling into the premade graham cracker crust.

Chill in the refrigerator for eight hours or overnight.

Slice into eight servings and garnish the outer edges of the slices with whipped topping if you wish.

PRO TIP:

If you are transporting the pie, we recommend sitting the whole pie inside a glass or metal pie pan to give it more stability. You can also flip the plastic insert in the premade crust. This makes a perfect lid for the top of the pie.

cool whipped mixture spread into the graham cracker crust

How To Serve This Easy Butterscotch Pie

Serve this butterscotch pie as part of your holiday meal or simply anytime you have a butterscotch lover in your midst.

You could go with a classic vanilla ice cream to complement the texture of the pie or perhaps whip up homemade caramel sauce or butterscotch sauce to double down on the decadence.

A warm mug of pumpkin spice latte or homemade hot chocolate to drink is always an excellent choice to wash this treat down.

Add a few more no-bake desserts to your recipe box with our no-bake pumpkin pie and no-bake Snickers bar pie.

When To Serve Jello Pudding Butterscotch Pie

DESSERT FOR A FAMILY DINNER: Serve this pie at the end of a family dinner.

HOLIDAY GATHERINGS: Make it a part of your holiday dessert spread. This would be a favorite Thanksgiving dessert for sure!

POTLUCK OR PICNIC: Bring this pie to a potluck or picnic with friends and watch it disappear.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES: Consider serving butterscotch Cool Whip pie as a unique alternative to traditional birthday cake.

SUMMER BBQs: The light and airy nature of this pie makes it an excellent choice for warm-weather gatherings like summer barbecues.

CASUAL GET-TOGETHERS: Whether it’s a game night with friends or a casual dinner party, this pie is a fantastic dessert option.

DESSERT FOR TWO: Scale down the recipe to make a smaller pie and enjoy it as a romantic dessert for two.

ANYTIME CRAVING: Ultimately, there’s no wrong time to enjoy butterscotch Cool Whip pie.

Whenever you’re craving a creamy, sweet, and comforting dessert, whip up a pie and savor the moment.

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Storing This Butterscotch Pie

If you can resist finishing the whole pie in one sitting, you can store the leftovers to enjoy later.

MAKE AHEAD: Follow the recipe instructions and assemble the pie. Once assembled, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent any air from getting in.

Then, place it in the refrigerator. Making it ahead allows the flavors to meld, resulting in an even more delicious pie.

It’s a great option when you have a busy schedule but still want to impress your guests.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover homemade butterscotch pie in the refrigerator for up to five days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the pie for up to one month. Use the plastic lid from the graham cracker crust to cover your pie.

Allow the pie to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing, garnishing, and serving.

Why Butterscotch Pudding Pie is the Best

IRRESISTIBLE BUTTERSCOTCH FLAVOR: This pie boasts the rich and indulgent flavor of butterscotch, which is both sweet and slightly buttery.

EFFORTLESS PREPARATION: Making this creamy butterscotch pie is incredibly easy and requires minimal effort. With a few simple steps, you can create a tasty dessert to enjoy.

NO-BAKE: This pie is a no-bake dessert, meaning you don’t have to use an oven. It’s a great option for hot summer days when you want a treat without heating up the kitchen.

With a fluffy, cloud-like, rich texture, this butterscotch pudding pie is everything you have been craving. You only need five ingredients, a few minutes in the kitchen, and chill time before you have this fantastic dessert ready to enjoy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this no-bake butterscotch pie ahead of time?

This great recipe is best made ahead since it needs to chill in the fridge for about eight hours before serving it.

Can I make my own crust for this butterscotch pie recipe?

If you would prefer to make your own cookie crust for your butterscotch dessert, you certainly can.

Crush graham crackers or chocolate cookies in a food processor to give you 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs before combining them with five tablespoons of butter and baking at 300°F for ten minutes.

Can I use a different flavor of the pudding?

This delicious recipe is very flexible. You can change up the flavor of the pie depending on the flavor of the pudding you use.

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