15 Irresistible Desserts That Start with Cool Whip

We’ve rounded up the most irresistible desserts ever to exist that are made with Cool Whip.

From turtle pie and Oreo cake to fluffy dessert dips, you’ll find mouthwatering desserts incorporating everyone’s favorite whipped topping, Cool Whip.

Whether you need a heavenly treat to bring for your potluck, party, or other occasion, these dessert recipes with Cool Whip are surefire crowd-pleasers.

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Coconut Caramel Poke Cake

Caramel coconut poke cake on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

The flavors of this poke cake sound incredible: caramel, coconut, vanilla, and macadamia nuts. Yum!

Get the Recipe: Coconut Caramel Poke Cake

Oreo Poke Cake

This chocolate poke cake is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with plenty of Cool Whip and Oreo pieces. It has so many glowing reviews, so you know it’s worth making.

Get the Recipe: Oreo Poke Cake

Funfetti Birthday Cake Dip

Funfetti dessert dip with colorful sprinkles in a bowl with cookies. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

You don’t need to be celebrating anyone’s birthday to enjoy this incredible funfetti dip.

Cool whip, cake mix, cream cheese, and loads of colorful sprinkles combine to make this dessert dip.

Get the Recipe: Funfetti Birthday Cake Dip

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This strawberry pretzel salad dessert will get glowing reviews at any potluck you bring it to.

This classic recipe consists of a pretzel crust, cheesecake, and fresh strawberry Jello topping.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Cool Whip Turtle Pie

Slice of turtle pie topped with caramel and chocolate on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Chenée Today

This decadent turtle pie recipe is filled with caramel and Cool Whip filling and has the best Oreo crust. The pecans give it the perfect crunch.

Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Turtle Pie

Banana Icebox Cake

This dreamy banana icebox cake has only five ingredients including creamy banana pudding, graham crackers, and Cool Whip.

Get the Recipe: Banana Icebox Cake

Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Cherry cheesecake cookie cup on a white plate. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

Can’t decide between having cookies and cheesecake? Try these tasty sugar cookie cookie cups filled with cherry cheesecake-like filling.

Plus, this recipe uses premade cookie dough, so it’ll save you so much time.

Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Chocolate Chip Mocha Icebox Cake

Coffee lovers will be in for a treat when trying this decadent icebox cake that combines layers of mocha-flavored Cool Whip with chocolate chip cookies.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Mocha Icebox Cake

Lemon Eclair Cake

Lemon layer cake with a slice of lemon on top on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This delightful lemon eclair cake features tasty layers of graham crackers, pudding, and a heavenly lemon frosting.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Eclair Cake

No-Bake Butterfinger Pie

Butterfinger pie on a white background. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

This no-bake Butterfinger pie is a versatile dessert that’ll be wildly popular with everyone.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Butterfinger Pie

Pina Colada Poke Cake

As the old song goes, if you like pina coladas, you’ll go crazy for this poke cake recipe.

It’s made with rum extract, so it’s an alcohol-free recipe. If you want to make it with rum, there are directions for that as well.

Get the Recipe: Pina Colada Poke Cake

S’mores Fluff

S'mores dip with a graham cracker being dipped into it. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Craving s’mores but don’t have a campfire to cook them on? Make this s’mores fluff dip made with Cool Whip.

Get the Recipe: S’mores Fluff

Pistachio Icebox Cake

Pistacio icebox cake in a dish. — Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

One recipe reviewer said, “Made this yesterday for a gathering last evening. It was a huge hit with nothing left. Wouldn’t change a thing about this recipe.”

Get the Recipe: Pistachio Icebox Cake