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Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting with Dulce de Leche Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (for dulce de leche preparation)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Enough to frost 24 cupcakes or 1 standard cake
  • Category: Dessert Frosting
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting is a luscious, easy-to-make frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Made with just three ingredients—cream cheese, dulce de leche (homemade from sweetened condensed milk), and Cool Whip—this frosting is creamy, fluffy, and carries a rich caramel flavor from the dulce de leche. Ideal for those looking for a quick yet indulgent frosting option that adds a unique twist to your baked treats.

Ingredients

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Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz package of Cream Cheese, softened (1-2 hours at room temperature)
  • 14 oz Dulce de Leche (homemade by cooking a can of sweetened condensed milk)
  • 16 oz tub of Cool Whip, thawed (in the fridge or on the counter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dulce de Leche: Boil the can of sweetened condensed milk ahead of time using the crock-pot method by cooking it on high for 4 hours. Ensure the can is fully submerged in water during cooking.
  2. Cool the Dulce de Leche: After cooking, carefully cool the can in ice water or place it in the refrigerator until ready to use. The condensed milk will have transformed into a caramel-colored dulce de leche.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese: Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese on high speed until it becomes light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Dulce de Leche and Cool Whip: Add the dulce de leche and Cool Whip to the cream cheese. Beat on medium-high speed for approximately 6-7 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  5. Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting over your cake or cupcakes evenly. Enjoy this rich, fluffy, and caramel-flavored frosting as a delicious finishing touch to your baked goods.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened properly to avoid lumps in the frosting.
  • Do not open the can of sweetened condensed milk before or during boiling to prevent accidents.
  • The crock-pot method for making dulce de leche offers a safer and hands-off approach compared to stove-top simmering.
  • Thaw Cool Whip completely for best texture and ease of mixing.
  • This frosting works best when used immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature and stir lightly before using again.
  • Not recommended for diabetics due to high sugar content.

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