🍨 Whipped Pudding Frosting

Description

Whipped Pudding Frosting is light, fluffy, creamy, and holds its shape beautifully on cakes, cupcakes, or desserts. It’s made by combining pudding mix with heavy cream (or milk) to create a stable frosting that tastes less sweet than buttercream but richer than whipped cream. This is a go-to recipe if you want a frosting that pipes well, sets firm, and stays fresh longer without melting quickly.

📝 Ingredients for Whipped Pudding Frosting

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pudding mix (vanilla, chocolate, or your choice)

• 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream (or 1 ½ cups cold milk + ½ cup cream for a lighter version)

• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (if using vanilla or complementary flavor)

🍴 Instructions

1. Chill Bowl & Whisk: Place mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.

2. Mix Pudding Base: In the chilled bowl, combine pudding mix with cold cream (or milk + cream). Beat for 1–2 minutes until it starts to thicken.

3. Whip to Peaks: Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar (if using). Continue whipping until stiff peaks form and frosting holds shape.

4. Frost: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or as a filling. Store leftovers in the fridge.

📌 Notes

• Use instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve.

• For a lighter frosting, replace some heavy cream with milk.

• Works with any pudding flavor—vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake, pistachio, lemon, etc.

• Stays stable for 2–3 days refrigerated without weeping.

💡 Tips

• If frosting becomes too stiff, add a tablespoon of milk and whip lightly to soften.

• For a richer flavor, use half heavy cream + half cream cheese while whipping.

• Can be used as a fruit dip, trifle layer, or pie topping.

• Great for decorative piping (rosettes, swirls, borders).

👩‍🍳 Servings

Enough to frost 12–15 cupcakes or a 9×13-inch cake (or fill and frost a two-layer 8-inch round cake).

🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving – about 2 tbsp)

• Calories: ~60

• Fat: 4g

• Carbohydrates: 6g

• Protein: 1g

• Sugar: 4g

(Values may vary depending on pudding flavor and milk/cream used.)

🌟 Benefits

• Stable frosting – doesn’t melt quickly like whipped cream.

• Less sweet – perfect for those who dislike overly sugary buttercream.

• Customizable – endless flavors by changing pudding mix.

• Quick & easy – only takes 5 minutes with no cooking required.

• Kid-friendly – smooth, creamy texture with a fun flavor twist.

Q&A

Q1: Can I make this frosting ahead of time?
👉 Yes, you can prepare it 1–2 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Whip lightly before using if it stiffens.

Q2: Will this frosting hold up for outdoor events?
👉 Yes, it holds shape better than whipped cream, but avoid direct sun or heat for long periods.

Q3: Can I make it dairy-free?
👉 Yes! Use non-dairy milk (like almond or oat) and non-dairy whipping cream. Some vegan instant puddings work well too.

Q4: Can I use sugar-free pudding?
👉 Absolutely. Just swap in sugar-free pudding mix for a lower-carb version.

Q5: Can I pipe flowers and designs with this frosting?
👉 Yes, it pipes very well. For extra firmness, whip slightly longer or chill before piping.