How to Make Jello Frosting

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

Basic Jello Frosting [1]

  • 3 ounce package Jell-O or other jello brand
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup boiling water

Cool Whip Jello Frosting [2]

  • 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

Buttercream Jello Frosting [3]

  • 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

Pudding Jello Frosting [4]

  • 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

Cream Cheese Jello Frosting [5]

  • 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
Method 1
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Basic Jello Frosting

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    Combine the jello powder, sugar, egg white, and vanilla in a pot. Stir with a whisk on low heat.
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    Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix. Turn the heat to medium and stir.
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    Turn the heat up to high and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.
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    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.
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    Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
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    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!
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Method 2
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Cool Whip Jello Frosting

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    Whisk the jello powder and boiling water together until fully dissolved for about 2 minutes.
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    Add the cold water and ice cubes and whisk until the ice melts.
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    Add one cup and a half of the Cool Whip topping and blend well with the whisk.
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    Chill the mixture in the fridge for about an hour, until the texture is a mousse-like texture.
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    Fold in the rest of the Cool Whip and stir with a rubber spatula.
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    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!
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Method 3
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Buttercream Jello Frosting

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    Sift the powdered sugar until there are no lumps.
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    Add the butter and shortening and cream with an electric mixer. Blend until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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    Pour in the vanilla and blend again.
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    Fold in the jello powder and milk. Blend until well combined and the frosting is fluffy and thick.
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    Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
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    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!
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Pudding Jello Frosting

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    Whisk the instant pudding, powdered sugar, and milk together.
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    Beat the ingredients together for about 2 minutes.
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    Fold in the Cool Whip and jello powder. Stir until well combined.
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    Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
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    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!
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Method 5
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Cream Cheese Jello Frosting

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    Allow the cream cheese to sit and soften for about an hour.
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    Cream the butter, cream cheese, whipping cream, and jello powder together.
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    Fold in the powdered sugar and blend for about 2 minutes, until the frosting is fluffy and thick.
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    Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
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    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!
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Warnings

  • Take caution not to over-boil the jello mixture when making the basic jello frosting recipe.
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  • When blending the ingredients together, ensure there are no powdered sugar streaks and that the frosting is properly incorporated together.
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Things You'll Need

  • Mixing tool
  • Fridge
  • Pot or large bowl
  • Stovetop, if needed

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References

  1. ↑ http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/yes-you-can-make-frosting-with-jello-and-its-amazing-0165159/
  2. ↑ http://www.food.com/recipe/jello-whip-frosting-418517
  3. ↑ https://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/jello-swirl-cupcakes-with-jello-buttercream-icing/
  4. ↑ www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/fluffy-pudding-frosting-57256.aspx
  5. ↑ http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2014/02/lime-cream-cheese-frosting.html

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