Soften the Cream Cheese First
Cold cream cheese can be difficult to blend smoothly. Allow it to soften before mixing so the finished pudding is creamy and free of small lumps.
Use Cold Milk
Cold milk works well with instant pudding mix and helps the pudding thicken properly. Measure the milk accurately for the best consistency.
Fold in the Whipped Topping
Gently folding rather than vigorously stirring helps keep the mixture light and fluffy. Stop folding once everything is evenly combined.