Description
A quick and easy recipe for Cool Whip frosting that is light, creamy, and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or as a dessert topping. This no-bake frosting is not overly sweet and can be customized with different pudding flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cool Whip Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (vanilla or preferred flavor)
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Thicken: Allow the mixture to sit for a minute to thicken further.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the Cool Whip and vanilla extract (if using) until fully combined and fluffy.
- Season: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor, if desired.
- Usage: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or desserts, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This frosting is light, creamy, and not overly sweet—perfect for layered cakes, cupcakes, or as a fruit dip.
- For a chocolate version, use chocolate pudding mix.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the frosted dessert for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
