Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Print Version)

Whimsical, colorful frosting bursting with fruity cereal flavor and crunchy bits.

# What You Need:

→ Cereal

01 - 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, plus extra for garnish

→ Frosting Base

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons whole milk, more as needed
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Place Fruity Pebbles cereal in a food processor or a zip-top bag. Pulse or crush with a rolling pin until finely ground. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
04 - Add the ground Fruity Pebbles, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Check the frosting texture. Add more milk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, for a thinner spread, or additional powdered sugar for a stiffer consistency.
06 - Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Garnish with whole Fruity Pebbles just before serving to preserve their crunch.

# Handy Tips:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes from cabinet to finished bowl, which is faster than any decorated cake frosting has any right to be.
  • The cereal flavor actually comes through without tasting artificial, and the color is a gorgeous pastel rainbow swirl.
02 -
  • Wait to garnish with whole cereal pieces until the very last second because they soften quickly once they touch the moist frosting.
  • Some batches of Fruity Pebbles contain gluten and some do not, so always scan the label if that matters to your guests.
03 -
  • Pulse the cereal a little coarser if you want tiny flecks of color and a slight crunch running through every bite of frosting.
  • Using a piping bag with a large star tip turns this humble frosting into something that looks intentionally designed rather than casually swooped.

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