Description
A quick and fluffy Cool Whip frosting made with instant pudding, offering a light, creamy texture that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz / 226 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and powdered sugar.
- Slowly add cold milk while whisking continuously.
- Whisk for 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens to a soft pudding consistency.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula.
- Mix until smooth and fluffy without overmixing.
- Let the frosting rest for 3–5 minutes to firm up.
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Do not overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Chill longer for a thicker, more pipeable consistency.
- Use different pudding flavors for variety.
- Add vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Stabilized whipped cream can replace Cool Whip.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Stir gently before reuse if needed.
- Do not freeze as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
