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
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
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
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
If stored in the fridge, you can keep it in an airtight container for 3 days.
It’s a light frosting that can be used on many of your favorite baked goods! Try it on your favorite cakes & cupcakes.
Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting
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.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
