White Chocolate Instant Pudding Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe
This Whipped Cream Frosting is a light, fluffy, and creamy topping perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. Made with cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, white chocolate instant pudding mix, and a touch of vanilla, it whips up quickly and can be easily piped to decorate your favorite desserts. The addition of instant pudding mix stabilizes the frosting, making it hold its shape longer than plain whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream (cold, plus extra as needed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4 oz white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional milk or heavy cream (optional, 3-4 tablespoons) to smooth frosting if curdled
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, pour the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until soft peaks form.
- Add Instant Pudding: Gradually add the white chocolate instant pudding mix while continuing to beat. Beat the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy.
- Fix Curdled Frosting: If the frosting looks curdled or separated at any point, don’t worry. Add one tablespoon of milk or heavy cream at a time, gently stirring it in with a rubber spatula until the frosting smooths out and no longer looks curdled. Typically, 3 to 4 tablespoons are enough.
- Pipe or Spread: Transfer the whipped cream frosting into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off. Use it to decorate cupcakes, cakes, or cookies as desired.
Notes
- Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Adding instant pudding mix stabilizes the whipped cream, so it holds shape longer.
- If frosting seems too thick, add milk or cream gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Works beautifully on cupcakes, layer cakes, and cookies.
- Keep the frosting refrigerated if not using immediately to maintain freshness.
