Instant Pudding Frosting
Transform your desserts with this incredibly easy and luscious Instant Pudding Frosting! Made with just four simple ingredients—instant pudding mix, cold milk, heavy whipping cream, and optional powdered sugar—this recipe whips up in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect quick fix for cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. The pudding mix creates a silky-smooth texture, while the whipped cream adds a cloud-like fluffiness that’s irresistible. Plus, you can customize the flavor with your favorite pudding varieties, from classic vanilla to indulgent chocolate. Light, creamy, and surprisingly stable, this frosting is as delightful to work with as it is to eat. Perfect for effortless dessert decorating and easily stored for later, it’s a must-have recipe for any home baker.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.4 oz Instant pudding mix (vanilla, chocolate, or flavor of choice)
- 2 cups Cold milk
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pudding mix and cold milk.
Whisk the mixture for 2–3 minutes until it thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the pudding to fully set.
In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. This will take around 3–4 minutes.
If using powdered sugar for added sweetness, sprinkle it into the whipped cream and continue whipping for another 30 seconds to combine.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the set pudding mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to keep the frosting light and fluffy.
Once fully combined, the frosting is ready to use. Spread or pipe it onto cakes, cupcakes, or your favorite desserts.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.0 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 1498 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
