Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe (3 ingredients)
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Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe (3 ingredients)
Description
The Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting recipe combines three ingredients: softened cream cheese, dulce de leche (prepared by boiling sweetened condensed milk until caramelized), and thawed Cool Whip. The cream cheese is beaten until fluffy before mixing in the dulce de leche and Cool Whip steadily, avoiding over-mixing to maintain the frosting's light texture. This approach results in a creamy, airy frosting with a caramel undertone from the dulce de leche.
This frosting is ideal for cakes needing a sweet, lightly tangy layer that is easy to spread and visually smooth. It won't be overly dense due to the whipped topping, making it well suited for dessert layers or cupcakes.
The recipe includes advice on preparing the dulce de leche via slow boiling or crock-pot then cooling it properly. The frosting holds well in the freezer, with instructions to freeze in flat containers or bags and thaw in the refrigerator before use, retaining its texture and flavor for several months.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (1-2 hours at room temp, package
- 14 oz dulce de leche
- 16 oz Cool Whip thawed in the fridge or on the counter, tub
Instructions
- Boil the can of sweetened condensed milk ahead of time to give it time to cool. I've found cooking it with the crock-pot method (4 hours on high) is best.
- Cool the can in ice water or keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. The sweetened condensed milk will have a caramel color after it is cooked.
- You can use either a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer: Beat the cream cheese on high until it is light and fluffy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and the cool whip and beat on medium-high until it is light and fluffy (about 6-7 minutes) - Don't over-mix.
- Spread and enjoy as your new favorite cake frosting!
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese for 1-2 hours at room temperature before mixing for best fluffiness.
- Cook the sweetened condensed milk into dulce de leche by boiling the can beforehand, then cool completely before using.
- Avoid over-mixing once all ingredients are combined to keep the frosting light and fluffy.
- This frosting freezes well; store it flat in freezer bags and thaw in the fridge, maintaining good texture and flavor for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes or 1 cake frosted
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 5g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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