Description
Cool Whip & pudding frosting is a light, creamy, and incredibly easy frosting made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or using as a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (any flavor)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Let the mixture sit for 2–3 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Gently fold in thawed Cool Whip using a spatula until fully combined and fluffy.
- If using, stir in vanilla extract.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before using to allow the frosting to set.
Notes
- Customize with any pudding flavor like chocolate, cheesecake, or lemon.
- Add crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles for extra texture and fun.
- Use chilled for best results and piping stability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
