🍰 Cool Whip Frosting
Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant pudding mix (vanilla is classic)
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1 cup cold milk
Optional add-ins
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp powdered sugar (for extra sweetness)
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Flavor swaps: chocolate, cheesecake, lemon, or pistachio pudding
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 1–2 minutes).
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Gently fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
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Stir in vanilla or powdered sugar if using.
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Chill 20–30 minutes before spreading for best texture.
💡 Tips
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This frosting is light and mousse-like, not pipe-stiff
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Keep desserts refrigerated
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Works great as a layer filling or sheet cake topping
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Makes enough for a 9×13 cake or 12–18 cupcakes
Flavor Ideas
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Strawberry: use strawberry pudding + fold in diced berries
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Chocolate: chocolate pudding + chocolate shavings
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Lemon: lemon pudding + lemon zest
If you want a sturdier version for piping, a no-pudding 2-ingredient version, or a strawberry Cool Whip frosting, I’ve got you 👌