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Dreamy Pudding Cool Whip Frosting Recipe

Dreamy Pudding Cool Whip Frosting Recipe


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 17 1x

Description

Creamy Cool Whip pudding frosting blends classic dessert flavors into a luscious topping. Smooth and light, this recipe offers a quick, delightful finish to cakes, cupcakes, and pastries you’ll love.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant pudding mix (any flavor)
  • 1 container (8 oz / 227 g) Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Pudding Preparation: Whisk the instant pudding mix with chilled milk in a medium bowl, blending until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
  2. Whip Integration: Allow the pudding to slightly thicken, then tenderly fold in the softened Cool Whip, maintaining its delicate airiness while creating a harmonious mixture.
  3. Mixing Technique: Stir the frosting with gentle, sweeping motions until the texture becomes uniformly creamy, eliminating any visible streaks or color variations.
  4. Frosting Application: Transfer the luxurious mixture to a decorating tool and spread or pipe evenly across the cooled dessert surface, ensuring complete and smooth coverage.
  5. Chilling Process: Refrigerate the adorned dessert for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling the frosting to stabilize, set firmly, and develop a perfect, slice-ready consistency.

Notes

  • Chill Ingredients First: Ensure milk and Cool Whip are thoroughly chilled to achieve a smoother, more stable frosting consistency.
  • Whip Technique Matters: Fold Cool Whip gently using a spatula with light, sweeping motions to preserve its airy texture and prevent deflation.
  • Eliminate Lumps Carefully: Whisk pudding mix and milk vigorously to create a silky-smooth base without any unwanted clumps.
  • Refrigeration is Key: Allow frosted dessert to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, helping the frosting set and enhance its overall flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 17
  • Calories: 40
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg