Description
This light and fluffy Cool Whip pudding frosting is the perfect no-bake topping for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or fruit. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, it’s stable, easy to customize, and comes together in just 5 minutes—ideal for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to frost.
Notes
- To thicken the frosting, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
- For flavor variations, substitute the vanilla pudding mix with chocolate, lemon, or pistachio.
- Food coloring can be added to match dessert themes.
- Homemade whipped cream may be used in place of Cool Whip but may reduce stability.