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Cool Whip Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: Enough for 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch cake
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A light, creamy, and fluffy frosting made with Cool Whip and instant pudding mix—perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.


Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened and smooth.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip with a spatula until fully combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill the frosting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, frost cakes, cupcakes, or desserts as desired.

Notes

  • Be sure to use cold milk to help the pudding set properly.
  • Chilling the frosting makes it easier to spread or pipe.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Do not freeze, as it may alter the texture upon thawing.