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Cool Whip Pudding Frosting

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups (enough for 1 cake or 12 cupcakes)
  • Category: Frosting/Dessert Topping
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  3. Gently fold in Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
  4. 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.