Description
Cool Whip Frosting is a light, fluffy, and easy-to-make no-bake frosting made by combining instant pudding mix, cold milk, and thawed Cool Whip. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this versatile frosting holds its shape well and can be flavored with various pudding options.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pudding mix (vanilla, white chocolate, cheesecake, or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mix: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for about 1–2 minutes until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Fold in Cool Whip and vanilla: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip and vanilla extract (if using) into the pudding mixture, stirring carefully until fully combined and fluffy without deflating the whipped topping.
- Apply frosting: Use the frosting immediately to frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired. For best results, after frosting, chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help the frosting set and hold its shape.
- Storage: Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- This frosting holds its shape well, making it ideal for piping decorations on cakes and cupcakes.
- To make a chocolate version, simply substitute the instant pudding mix with chocolate flavor.
- Leftover frosting should be refrigerated and used within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
