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There are a variety of delicious frosting flavors out there to spread on cakes, cupcakes, or other sweet desserts. Jello frosting is fluffy and sweet, making it a great treat to use for desserts.
- Makes: Each recipe makes approx. 3-4 cups of frosting.
Ingredients
- 3 ounce package Jell-O or other jello brand
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 (85 grams) package jello powder
- 2 cups Cool Whip topping
- 1⁄2 cup ice cubes
- 1⁄2 cup boiling water
- 1⁄2 cup cold water
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (1 pound), powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1-3 tablespoons jello powder
- 1 package (3.9 ounce) instant pudding
- 1 cup cold milk
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip topping, thawed
- 1-3 tablespoons jello powder
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (3 ounce) package jello powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Steps
- Combine the jello powder, sugar, egg white, and vanilla in a pot. Stir with a whisk on low heat.
- Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix. Turn the heat to medium and stir.Advertisement
- Turn the heat up to high and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.
- Allow the frosting to cool. Shut off the stove once the frosting is creamy and thick. Let the frosting cool and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
- Serve. Use the frosting to top off cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sweet breads, and other desserts by using a large butter knife, spatula, or frosting pipe. Enjoy!
- Whisk the jello powder and boiling water together until fully dissolved for about 2 minutes.
- Add the cold water and ice cubes and whisk until the ice melts.
- Add one cup and a half of the Cool Whip topping and blend well with the whisk.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about an hour, until the texture is a mousse-like texture.
- Fold in the rest of the Cool Whip and stir with a rubber spatula.
- Serve. Use the frosting to top off cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sweet breads, and other desserts by using a large butter knife, spatula, or frosting pipe. Enjoy!
- Sift the powdered sugar until there are no lumps.
- Add the butter and shortening and cream with an electric mixer. Blend until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Pour in the vanilla and blend again.
- Fold in the jello powder and milk. Blend until well combined and the frosting is fluffy and thick.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
- Serve. Use the frosting to top off cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sweet breads, and other desserts by using a large butter knife, spatula, or frosting pipe. Enjoy!
- Whisk the instant pudding, powdered sugar, and milk together.
- Beat the ingredients together for about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the Cool Whip and jello powder. Stir until well combined.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
- Serve. Use the frosting to top off cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sweet breads, and other desserts by using a large butter knife, spatula, or frosting pipe. Enjoy!
- Allow the cream cheese to sit and soften for about an hour.
- Cream the butter, cream cheese, whipping cream, and jello powder together.
- Fold in the powdered sugar and blend for about 2 minutes, until the frosting is fluffy and thick.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
- Serve. Use the frosting to top off cakes, cupcakes, brownies, sweet breads, and other desserts by using a large butter knife, spatula, or frosting pipe. Enjoy!
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Feel free to use any type of jello powder you desire such as lemon, lime, strawberry, etc.Thanks
- The jello frosting can last up to two weeks in the fridge if stored properly.Thanks
- Consider adding in colorful sprinkles to the jello frosting for a fun an unique look.Thanks
Warnings
- Take caution not to over-boil the jello mixture when making the basic jello frosting recipe.Thanks
- When blending the ingredients together, ensure there are no powdered sugar streaks and that the frosting is properly incorporated together.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Mixing tool
- Fridge
- Pot or large bowl
- Stovetop, if needed
References
- ↑ http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/yes-you-can-make-frosting-with-jello-and-its-amazing-0165159/
- ↑ http://www.food.com/recipe/jello-whip-frosting-418517
- ↑ https://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/jello-swirl-cupcakes-with-jello-buttercream-icing/
- ↑ www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/fluffy-pudding-frosting-57256.aspx
- ↑ http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2014/02/lime-cream-cheese-frosting.html
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