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You are here: Home / Recipes / Desserts / Dream Whip Icing: Frosting that is Light and Not Too Sweet

Dream Whip Icing: Frosting that is Light and Not Too Sweet

09/23/2013 By Tammi 50 Comments

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 Looking for a frosting that is light and not too sweet? Hey, I got this!

I’m not a fan of icings in general, they are always way too sweet for my liking. So, years ago I went on the hunt for an icing that was light and A LOT less sweet than say, a buttercream icing.

I mentioned this icing in a blog post a while back and the amount of people asking for my recipe was astounding. So, as promised, I’m sharing what I call Dream Whip Icing.

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Dream Whip Icing: Frosting that is Light and Not Too Sweet

This icing is my go-to when it comes to a fabulous frosting. It’s TO.DIE.FOR!

… also, it is so super easy to make. Bonus! 

Make sure you use Instant Pudding {not cooked} and if you can, use clear vanilla as well. Regular brown vanilla extract will turn the icing a brownish tinge. 

This icing does ‘melt’ faster than a traditional buttercream. So, if you need it to sit out for a while, I suggest adding another package of pudding, since this helps to stiffen the icing a lot.

For instance, I made a castle cake for my oldest {circa 2007} and used this Dream Whip icing, with the extra packet of pudding. It was a very hot day and the house was incredibly warm. I kept the cake in the fridge for the most part {even cooling it down now and then when decorating}, until it was ‘cake time’. 

Yet, as you can see with these Minnie Mouse Cupcakes from my twins birthday this past July, you can shape the icing somewhat as well.

minnie mouse birthday cupcakes twin birthday

And yes, it’s this Dream Whip icing that was in between the ombre rainbow layers of the Hello Kitty cake I made.

rainbow_layer_cake

So, if you need an icing that isn’t as sweet, this one HAS to be tried. You’ll see why it’s my favourite icing of all time!

🙂

Root Beer Cupcakes with cream cheese icing

Dream Whip Icing

Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

An icing or frosting recipe that is Light and Not Too Sweet, Dream Whip Icing! It's a mixture of vanilla pudding and whipped cream - perfection!

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg Dream Whip {along with ingredients to make the Dream Whip, as per instructions on packet, which is usually Milk and Vanilla Extract}
  • 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

Instructions

  1. Make the Dream Whip as per the instructions on the package, usually milk and Vanilla Extract {clear, if possible}.
  2. Add in the Instant pudding.
  3. Beat until blended.
  4. Colour the icing if needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 90Sodium: 152mgCarbohydrates: 22gSugar: 19g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
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Comments

  1. olga says

    09/23/2013 at 6:58 am

    Yum

    Reply
  2. Holly says

    09/23/2013 at 7:18 am

    Mmm, sounds delicious! Those cupcakes are adorable!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/23/2013 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Holly!

      Reply
  3. Teresa Claire says

    09/23/2013 at 7:57 am

    The picture of the Minnie Mouse Cupcakes look so sweet…pun intended 🙂 Well done Tammi!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/23/2013 at 6:36 pm

      Ha! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Erika B says

    09/23/2013 at 8:43 am

    oh my goodness those cupcakes are so cute!!!! I will have to save his recipe for icing because I also have a hard time finding icing that is not too sweet!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/23/2013 at 6:36 pm

      That was exactly my problem. Now I can have my icing and eat it too!
      🙂

      Reply
  5. Victoria Ess says

    09/23/2013 at 8:47 am

    Oh that cupcake icing looks fantastic! I still get blown away when I see how talented you are at baking!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/23/2013 at 6:36 pm

      Awe, thank you Victoria!
      🙂

      Reply
  6. Catherine Robichaud says

    09/23/2013 at 10:48 am

    Sounds great, I must try this next time.

    Reply
  7. Julie G. says

    09/23/2013 at 10:56 am

    I’ve been using this recipe for years. I like that it’s not too sweet.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/24/2013 at 10:13 am

      Awesome, another fan!

      Reply
  8. caryn s says

    09/23/2013 at 12:38 pm

    Will have to try this recipe on the next cake it looks fabulous!

    Reply
  9. Stephanie LaPlante says

    09/23/2013 at 1:18 pm

    Sounds delicious. Added to my to try list.

    Reply
  10. Anne Taylor says

    09/23/2013 at 2:03 pm

    This sounds amazing! We’ll be trying this out next time we need to frost something!

    thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/24/2013 at 10:14 am

      You’re welcome!!
      🙂

      Reply
    • Paramedic92 says

      12/17/2017 at 7:11 pm

      When you speak of a package do you mean the “two packets” that come in the box…… Or a TOTAL of 4 “packets”….!!!!
      Also what size box of pudding mix?
      Can you use the flavor of your choosing on the pudding?

      Reply
      • Tammi says

        12/19/2017 at 10:23 am

        yes the packets. I think they are the 153g size box of pudding, and whatever flavour you like! 🙂

        Reply
  11. Judy C (Cowan) says

    09/23/2013 at 2:11 pm

    This sounds amazing!!! I am not a fan of the icing sugar icing so I will definitely be trying this out!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/23/2013 at 6:37 pm

      Me neither, way too sweet for me!

      Reply
  12. Soozle says

    09/23/2013 at 3:37 pm

    Whoa! It almost seems too easy to be so perfect! Thank you for sharing – I will be tucking this one away for future use!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/24/2013 at 10:11 am

      You are very welcome Soozle, it’s a keeper for sure!!
      🙂

      Reply
  13. jessica s says

    09/23/2013 at 7:50 pm

    love how easy this sounds to make! definitely going to try!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/24/2013 at 10:12 am

      Let me know when you do.
      I mean, tell me how much you love it!!
      😉

      Reply
  14. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    09/23/2013 at 8:24 pm

    thats my kind of icing. Im not a fan of too sweet either I usually scrape it off but I love dream whip so yum def going to try this one.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/24/2013 at 10:12 am

      YES! And I’m sick of scraping off the sweet icing, I want icing!! lol
      So, I took matters into my own hands. I have my icing now. YAY!!
      🙂

      Reply
  15. Erika B says

    09/24/2013 at 5:04 pm

    Definitely going to save this recipe!!!

    Reply
  16. Judy C (Cowan) says

    09/27/2013 at 8:14 am

    I made this yesterday and it is amazing! Thank you for this great recipe!

    Reply
  17. nicole says

    09/27/2013 at 8:28 am

    Always looking for a good frosting, can’t wait to try this!!

    Reply
  18. Heidi C. says

    09/29/2013 at 8:09 pm

    Yum! What a great and simple idea! Will have to try this!

    Reply
  19. Aliya D says

    10/27/2013 at 10:22 am

    Thank you for the recipe! I’m always looking for healthier and easier alternatives for treats (without seeming like the kiddos are being deprived).

    Reply
  20. Vi says

    09/28/2014 at 8:42 pm

    Can a cake frosted with Dream Whip be frozen?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      09/29/2014 at 7:38 pm

      Yes, I have frozen leftover cake made with this icing before! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Laurie B says

    02/06/2015 at 9:12 am

    I love this recipe. I’ve used it before with different flavours of pudding and it’s still delicious! (especially the banana) You can add food colouring too 🙂 thanks for sharing

    Reply
  22. Elaine says

    05/08/2016 at 7:18 am

    Did you use both packets of dream whip? The box calls for 1 pack with 1 box of pudding and 1.5 cups of milk.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      05/08/2016 at 10:13 am

      I use 1 packet with 1 box instant pudding + 1/2 cup milk. Of course I make more than one at a time, because it doesn’t make much. {e.g.: 3 packets, 3 pudding, 1.5 cups milk}

      Reply
  23. Jane says

    10/25/2016 at 7:12 am

    What size box of pudding?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      10/26/2016 at 8:08 am

      I’ll have to check the next time I go, I usually only see one size. It really doesn’t matter though, it adds to the flavour and mainly makes it thick. So, if you have two choices, go with the larger. Only because then it holds better and for longer unrefrigerated. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Norma says

    11/08/2016 at 2:12 pm

    What size package of instant pudding?

    Reply
  25. Kim says

    05/08/2018 at 10:49 am

    Is this easy to use decorating tips and piping bag with? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      05/09/2018 at 12:38 pm

      I’ve done it many times! Just know that it loses form easier than traditional icing, so make sure utensils are cool and don’t put too much in the bag or it gets too warm with the heat of your hands. Also, i make sure to keep the finished product in a cool place so it doesn’t ‘fall’.

      Reply
  26. Wendy adams says

    11/19/2019 at 12:23 pm

    I’m making my cake up a few days early. Will the icing hold up in the freezer?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      11/20/2019 at 4:32 pm

      hmmm, I always make it fresh each time. Freezing might change the consistency and make it grainy when re-whipped.
      That being said, when I ice cakes and cupcakes with this icing, I freeze them and it unthaws so well. So it might just work!

      Reply
  27. Shauna says

    03/08/2020 at 9:44 am

    How long will this hold up on a 2 tier wedding cake sitting out at the venue from approximately 2pm until after dinner?
    Or should I just go with buttercream to avoid disappointment?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/09/2020 at 2:19 pm

      This icing does tend to melt faster than others, so I personally wouldn’t chance it for outside icing. BUT, use it in the layers and it would be amazing!!

      Reply
  28. K says

    06/03/2020 at 1:30 am

    If I want to make a thicker icing to keep it from melting, I should use 1 package of dream whip, 2 packages of pudding, and 0.5 cups of milk? Will it be too sweet with the second box of pudding?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      06/04/2020 at 8:30 am

      Nope, I’ve done that before, but with 1.5 packages of pudding. Really, this recipe is so versatile, you can even have the same amount of milk and up the other two – then add a bit of milk if you want. The 3 ingredients are more key than the amounts you use. 🙂

      Reply

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