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Strawberry Cool Whip Topping

Strawberry Cool Whip Topping

This Strawberry Cool Whip Topping is a quick and easy-to-make dessert topper that combines the light, fluffy texture of Cool Whip with fresh strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. It adds a sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor to cakes, pies, ice cream, pancakes, and fresh fruit bowls, making any dessert extra special in under 10 minutes.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (enough for 6-8 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Strawberry Cool Whip Topping

  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip (or dairy-free coconut whipped cream alternative)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and finely chopped or mashed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, to brighten flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then finely chop or roughly mash them depending on your preferred texture to release more juice and flavor.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently fold together the Cool Whip, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add lemon juice if desired for added brightness.
  3. Mix gently but thoroughly: Use a spatula to blend the mixture well, but be careful not to overmix to maintain the light and airy texture.
  4. Chill briefly (optional): For best flavor and consistency, refrigerate the topping for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest, most flavorful topping.
  • Do not overbeat or overmix the Cool Whip to preserve its fluffiness.
  • Adjust powdered sugar gradually to achieve the perfect sweetness based on your strawberries.
  • Serve the topping fresh the same day it’s made for optimal taste and texture.
  • Using cold bowls and utensils helps keep the texture light and fluffy during preparation.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: strawberry topping, cool whip topping, dessert topping, easy strawberry dessert, quick dessert, fruit topping