Description
Creamy M&M’s Cool Whip Pudding Frosting blends playful candy crunch with silky smooth dessert magic. Sweet layers of chocolate pudding and whipped topping create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- 1 container (8 ounces/226 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl until a smooth consistency forms, allowing the mixture to thicken for approximately 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Incorporate thawed Cool Whip into the pudding base, using gentle folding motions to create a light and airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence evenly throughout the frosting.
- Gently fold in most of the M&Ms, reserving a small portion for final garnishing, ensuring the candies are distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Apply the freshly prepared frosting immediately to your preferred cake or cupcake surface, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth, vibrant coating.
- Artfully scatter the remaining M&Ms across the top of the frosted dessert, creating a visually appealing and colorful decoration that adds texture and crunch.
- Optionally, place the frosted dessert in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to achieve a firmer, more set consistency that will hold its shape beautifully.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix flavors to create unique taste profiles like chocolate or butterscotch for variety.
- Crush some M&Ms before folding into frosting for a more integrated candy texture and color distribution.
- Use low-fat milk and light Cool Whip to reduce overall calorie content without compromising delicious taste.
- Prepare frosting just before serving to maintain optimal whipped consistency and prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg