Here’s a super easy and delicious Pudding Cool Whip Frosting recipe — light, fluffy, and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a fruit dip!
🍰 Pudding Cool Whip Frosting
Yield: Enough to frost 1 cake or 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
No cooking required
🧁 Ingredients:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (any flavor — vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake, etc.)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- (Optional) ½ tsp vanilla extract or other flavoring
🥣 Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to firm up.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip using a spatula. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- (Optional) Stir in vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use immediately to frost your dessert, or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer consistency.
📝 Notes:
- For extra stability, especially if decorating cupcakes or piping, add 1–2 tablespoons of powdered sugar when mixing.
- This frosting holds well in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
- Works wonderfully with flavors like banana pudding + Cool Whip for banana cupcakes or chocolate pudding + Cool Whip on chocolate cake.
Would you like a version that’s more firm for cake layering or piping swirls?