3 Ingredient Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 cups powdered sugar; 8 ounces cool whip whipped topping

A 3 ingredient cool whip cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for decorating your desserts. It takes about 5 minutes to whip up!

I love this cream cheese cool whip frosting. It’s simple, easy, and quick. It’s also light and fluffy and no too sweet.

You can also add other ingredients to change up the colors and the flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

EASY – Simple and easy to make. Only a few ingredients are needed!
QUICK – It’s perfect for last-minute desserts. It’s ready in about 10 minutes.
INEXPENSIVE – With just 3 ingredients, it’s an inexpensive homemade frosting that you can make to enjoy on your favorite desserts.
VERSATILE – Easily add some color and flavor the frosting to make your desired flavors and colors.

Ingredients & Notes

Cream Cheese – Full fat cream cheese is recommended.
Cool Whip – We love Cool Whip but you can use any brand of whipped topping.
Powdered Sugar

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How To Make Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting

Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar. Go for about 2 minutes or until there are no lumps.
Add the Cool Whip and beat until fully combined.

Variations & Tips

Add a squirt or two if you want a lemon flavored frosting. The lemon won’t be overpowering, it’s more like a hint of lemon flavor.
Add 2 drops of vanilla for some extra flavor.
Add a few drops of food coloring to make a colorful frosting.

What To Use the Frosting On

Cakes – We use it on our angel food flag cake!
Cupcakes – It makes a fun frosting for cupcakes that’s light and flavorful.
Cookies
Try it on any of your favorite baked goods!

Storing & Reheating

Store: Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days.

FAQs

How long will the frosting last?

If stored in the fridge, you can keep it in an airtight container for 3 days.

What can I use Cool Whip cream cheese frosting on?

It’s a light frosting that can be used on many of your favorite baked goods! Try it on your favorite cakes & cupcakes.

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Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting

A 3 ingredient cool whip cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for decorating your desserts. It takes about 5 minutes to whip up!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces cool whip whipped topping

Instructions

Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar. Go for about 2 minutes or until there are no lumps.
Fold in the cool whip and mix until smooth.
Use it on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and so much more!

Notes

Add a squirt or two if you want a lemon flavored frosting. The lemon won’t be overpowering, it’s more like a hint of lemon flavor.

Add 2 drops of vanilla for some extra flavor.

Add a few drops of food coloring to make a colorful frosting.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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