Okay, so the other day, I decided to make a simple dessert and tried out something called “pudding icing cool whip”. You know, that white, fluffy stuff, Cool Whip? That’s the main thing here, mixed with instant pudding. Sounds easy, right?
I started by getting my ingredients together. Needed a tub of Cool Whip, the frozen kind, and a box of instant pudding mix. Any flavor works, but I went with vanilla ’cause it’s a classic. Oh, and you need a bit of milk, too, but not as much as the pudding box says.
First, I let the Cool Whip thaw out a bit. You don’t want it rock solid. While that was happening, I mixed the instant pudding. Now, here’s a tip: use less milk than the instructions say. This is key to get the right texture. I just eyeballed it, adding a little at a time until it looked like, you know, pudding.
Once the Cool Whip was soft enough, I gently folded in the pudding. No need to beat the heck out of it, just mix it until it’s all combined and looks smooth. If you go too hard, the Cool Whip loses its fluffiness, and nobody wants that. So yeah, be gentle.
- Start with thawed Cool Whip.
- Mix instant pudding with less milk.
- Gently fold pudding into Cool Whip.
I tasted it, and it was pretty good! Light, not too sweet, and it had that nice, airy texture. It’s like a step up from regular pudding but not as heavy as, say, buttercream frosting. I used it to top a simple cake I baked, and it was a hit. It held up pretty well, too. The leftovers were still good the next day, kept in the fridge.
What I Learned
So, this experiment taught me a few things. One, this mix is super easy and quick. Perfect for when you need something fast and don’t want to fuss with a lot of steps. Two, it’s versatile. You can use it on cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip. I bet it would be great with some fresh fruit. Three, if your Cool Whip is too runny, just chill it for a bit, or you can mix in a bit of powdered sugar.
The texture was interesting. It was thicker than I expected, thanks to the Cool Whip. And it stayed okay even at room temperature for a while. That’s good to know if you’re taking it to a party or something.
Overall, I’d say this pudding icing Cool Whip thing is a winner. It’s easy, tastes good, and you can get creative with it. Plus, it’s not something you see every day, so it’s kind of a fun, different thing to try out.