How to Make Jello Frosting

Last Updated: March 20, 2023 References

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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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

Method 1 of 5:

Basic Jello Frosting

1
Combine the jello powder, sugar, egg white, and vanilla in a pot. Stir with a whisk on low heat.
2
Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix. Turn the heat to medium and stir.

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3
Turn the heat up to high and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.
4
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.
5
Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
6
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!

Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Cool Whip Jello Frosting

1
Whisk the jello powder and boiling water together until fully dissolved for about 2 minutes.
2
Add the cold water and ice cubes and whisk until the ice melts.
3
Add one cup and a half of the Cool Whip topping and blend well with the whisk.
4
Chill the mixture in the fridge for about an hour, until the texture is a mousse-like texture.
5
Fold in the rest of the Cool Whip and stir with a rubber spatula.
6
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!

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Buttercream Jello Frosting

1
Sift the powdered sugar until there are no lumps.
2
Add the butter and shortening and cream with an electric mixer. Blend until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Pour in the vanilla and blend again.
4
Fold in the jello powder and milk. Blend until well combined and the frosting is fluffy and thick.
5
Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
6
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!

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

Pudding Jello Frosting

1
Whisk the instant pudding, powdered sugar, and milk together.
2
Beat the ingredients together for about 2 minutes.
3
Fold in the Cool Whip and jello powder. Stir until well combined.
4
Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
5
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!

Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

Cream Cheese Jello Frosting

1
Allow the cream cheese to sit and soften for about an hour.
2
Cream the butter, cream cheese, whipping cream, and jello powder together.
3
Fold in the powdered sugar and blend for about 2 minutes, until the frosting is fluffy and thick.
4
Chill the frosting in the fridge until ready to use
5
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!

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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