Homemade Cool Whip Frosting
on Jun 06, 2022
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Do you want to make a light and fluffy Cool Whip Frosting from scratch? This super easy recipe has a yummy vanilla flavor and is the perfect way to finish a cake or cupcakes.
The recipe uses just 4 simple ingredients and makes a fantastic topping for all of your baked goods. Although Cool Whip has its own distinct vanilla flavor, adding dry vanilla pudding powder really kicks the flavor up a notch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- cool whip
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- milk
- powdered sugar
How to Make Cool Whip Frosting
- Combine the dry vanilla pudding mix, milk, and powdered sugar.
- Use a hand mixer on a low speed to blend until combined. Approximately one minute.
- Remove the mixer and let the pudding thicken for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Fold in the thawed cool whip using a spatula. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Tips and Tricks
- Frozen cool whip will thaw if you let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours. If you’re in a hurry, stick it in the microwave for 30-second intervals until it’s ready.
- If you want the frosting to have a thicker consistency, you can add cream cheese, cream of tartar, more powdered sugar, powdered pectin, or a little corn starch. However, it could alter the flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix this frosting because it can cause the ingredients to break down.
- If the frosting is too loose, let it chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up before frosting your baked treats.
Frequently Asked Question
How Do You Store Cool Whip Frosting?
You can store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for 10 hours. Just be sure to stir several times before use.
Does Frosting Made With Cool Whip Need To Be Refrigerated?
Whether it’s homemade whipped cream, aerosol-based whipped topping, cool whip in its original container or a dessert, it needs to be refrigerated after sitting for 2 hours at room temperature.
How to Thicken Cool Whip
Adding powdered sugar to a cool whip will thicken it. But if your frosting is already sweet enough for your taste, try a teaspoon or two of cornstarch. It will absorb liquid without adding sweetener.
Cool Whip Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cool whip, thawed
- 3.5 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup milk, make sure it’s cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry vanilla pudding mix, milk, and powdered sugar.
- Use a hand mixer on a low speed to blend until combined. Approximately one minute.
- Remove the mixer and let the pudding thicken for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Fold in the thawed cool whip using a spatula.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Cool Whip Frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for about 8 hours in an air-tight container.
- Add food coloring to give your homemade frosting the perfect color match to your party decor.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
