Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable)
Colorful buttercream blended with crunchy Fruity Pebbles for a sweet, playful dessert topping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Frosting Base
01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
03 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cereal Mix
05 - 1 cup (30 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided — 3/4 cup for folding in, 1/4 cup for garnish
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy and pale, approximately 2 minutes.
02 - Add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold 3/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal into the frosting until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes or cakes.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal over the frosted desserts just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cereal stays surprisingly crunchy for the first few hours, giving every bite a texture kids and adults obsess over.
- It takes almost zero effort and uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge right now.
02 -
- Wait to add the garnish until the absolute last minute because the cereal will soften and lose its signature crunch within an hour or two of sitting on moist frosting.
- Switching to vegan butter works beautifully but dairy free spreads sometimes need an extra quarter cup of powdered sugar to reach the right thickness.
03 -
- Chill your frosted treats in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving so the frosting sets into clean, bakery style swirls that hold their shape on warm days.
- Crush a handful of the garnish cereal slightly before pressing it on top because the mix of whole and broken pieces creates a better visual texture.