Description
This creamy Reese’s Swirl Frosting combines the richness of chocolate pudding, peanut butter, and Cool Whip for a decadent treat. It’s the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip for fruit! Add a sprinkle of crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for extra indulgence
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine Toppings: In another bowl, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Combine Layers: Add the chocolate pudding to the peanut butter-Cool Whip mixture. Stir gently until everything is blended together.
- Chill: Refrigerate the frosting for 30 minutes to help it set.
- Serve: Use the frosting on cakes, cupcakes, or as a dip for fruit. Top with crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for extra flavor!
Notes
- Make sure the Cool Whip is completely thawed before folding it in to ensure smooth consistency.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups depending on how much topping you’d like to add.
- This frosting is best when refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, but can be used right away if you’re in a hurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg