Cool Whip Frosting
A light, airy, and delicious topping that elevates desserts, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or as a fruit dip.
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup milk Cold milk preferred
- 1 packet (3.4 oz) Instant Pudding Mix (any flavor of your choice) Choose your favorite flavor
- 8 oz softened cream cheese Should be softened for easy mixing
- 8 oz tub of Cool Whip Cool Whip can be substituted with homemade whipped cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose your pudding mix flavor. Popular options include white chocolate, vanilla, chocolate banana cream, pistachio, coconut cream, cheesecake, and lemon.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the instant pudding mix with 1 cup of cold milk and whisk until thickened.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on slow speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese in spoonfuls, mixing until smooth after each addition.
- Gently fold half of the Cool Whip into the cream cheese and pudding mixture, then repeat with the remaining Cool Whip until fully combined.
Serving
- Spread the frosting generously over your favorite cakes or cupcakes.
- This frosting pairs well with chocolate cake, vanilla cupcakes, or even a fresh fruit tart.
- Use it as a dip for fruits like strawberries or pineapple slices, and dust with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for presentation.
Notes
Best used cold; can store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and thaw overnight in the fridge.