Cool Whip Desserts

Let's step into a time machine to enter kitchens of the good old days! I'm sharing a list of vintage Cool Whip recipes that were always crowd-pleasers at every get-together, whether it was a neighborhood cookout or a simple family dinner.

It's quite likely you have some truly cherished memories of the delightful desserts that used to be the centerpiece of family gatherings. These treasures are delicious and have many pleasant memories surrounding them. You will love the comforting feeling that comes over you when you eat them!

Vintage Cool Whip Salad Recipes

Dessert salads were very popular between the 1960s and 1980s. Cool Whip whipped topping was invented in 1966, inspiring many home cooks to create whimsical, airy, sweet treats with less effort.

Using Cool Whip in the base of a sweet salad makes it extraordinarily light and gives a creamy mixture for the other components to reside in. The Cool Whip is often mixed with gelatin, Jello, or other pudding mixes, which helps stabilize the recipe.

These chilled retro desserts are impressively refreshing. You’ll feel as if you’re a child enjoying them for the first time again!

Watergate Salad

This recipe, also known as Pistachio Pineapple Delight, combines heavenly flavors of pistachio pudding, maraschino cherries, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and more!

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Ambrosia Salad

Enjoy this nostalgic dessert with a fluffy base filled with shredded coconut, sweet cherries, and tangy mandarin oranges that burst with every bite.

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Lime Jello Salad

Lime Jello Salad will fill you with nostalgia with its unforgettable and unique combination of fruit cocktail, Cool Whip, chopped nuts, and cream cheese!

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Peach Pretzel Salad

Go down memory lane when you make this Peach Pretzel Salad with a pretzel crust, cloud-like Cool Whip filling, and a fruity peach layer.

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Old Fashioned Pink Salad

Do you remember Pink Salad? When you make this recipe, it will be as dreamy as it was the first time, with hints of cherry-infused Cool Whip and fresh fruit!

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Frozen Fruit Salad

Crunchy walnuts, creamy Cool Whip, and sweet and sour fruits team up in this Frozen Fruit Salad to give you reminiscent reflections.

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Strawberry Pretzel Dip

Transform the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad into a charming and vibrant dip you can serve at parties!

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Vintage Cool Whip Pie Recipes

There are unending vintage recipes for Cool Whip pies. My grandmother used to cut these recipes out from magazines and make them for holidays and potlucks.

Cool Whip is beneficial for no-bake pies because you can make the filling and throw it in the refrigerator to solidify; no baking is required! It was incredibly advantageous for busy mothers to be able to make the pies ahead of time and have them ready for serving.

Furthermore, Cool Whip can take on many flavors when mixed with other ingredients, making it versatile. These Cool Whip pies are impressively silky and range from fruity to chocolaty to nutty!

Blueberry Cream Pie

No bake blueberry cream pie is an incredible dessert. It's easy to make a blueberry pie with fresh blueberries and Cool Whip.

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No-Bake Lemon Pie

This wonderful pie has a scrumptious harmony of citrusy and creamy flavors with a thick graham cracker crust.

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Chocolate Mousse Pie

Whether you want to call it Chocolate Mousse Pie or Chocolate Cream Dream Pie, this dessert is downright delicious with a Cool Whip chocolate mousse layer and a cream layer on top!

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Million Dollar Pie

This dessert is called Million Dollar Pie for a reason; it has earthy nuts, fluffy filling with Cool Whip, velvety condensed milk, and tropical pineapple undertones.

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Vintage Cool Whip Delights and Layered Desserts

A typical pattern you’ll find with Cool Whip recipes from back in the day is that many are layered. All of these delights and layered desserts start with a buttery graham cracker crust that sets the perfect foundation so you can easily slice the sweet treat.

Then, different fillings and creamy Cool Whip-packed layers counterbalance the crispy crust. Famous recipes like Cherry Yum Yum and Banana Split Dessert will bring back wonderful memories for you.

Another thing you’ll find with these types of delicious Cool Whip desserts is that although they look incredibly sophisticated, they are achievable for anyone of any skill level.

Cherry Yum Yum

If you grew up in the South, this no-bake treat will cast your mind back to childhood due to its delicious crust, cherry filling, and multiple creamy layers.

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Banana Split Cake

Indulge in the flavors of a banana split with sweet strawberries and bananas, rich chocolate, and a heavenly cream layer.

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Striped Delight

If you want to impress your family with this Striped Delight, like your grandmother used to, this recipe can help you make it a reality!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert

Many families hold this indulgent cheesecake dessert near and dear to their hearts. It has layers of cheesecake, blueberry pie filling, and light Cool Whip topping.

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Mandarin Orange Cake

Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting is easy to make with cake mix, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip.

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Ultimately, each of these divine desserts will transport you back in time and satisfy your sweet tooth! From fruit-filled options like the Pineapple Dream Dessert to rich, chocolaty choices like the Chocolate Mousse Pie, there is something for everyone.

These recipes help you use Cool Whip innovatively, restoring family traditions one bite at a time while creating new memories that will last a lifetime!