Did you know that Cool Whip was created to help people save time? Isn’t it a little counterintuitive? Because it is sold frozen and must be thawed before usage.

It’s happened to me a few times: I need cold whip for a dessert and all I have is a hard frozen block. The aggravation was real, but thank goodness I was able to test out a few various methods of thawing cool whip and ultimately discovered a couple that worked like a charm.

In this post, I’ll show you four easy methods to defrost your Cool Whip and what you should keep in mind.

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Why Thaw Cool Whip?

Cool Whip is available at supermarket shops in the frozen area. Cool whip has a lengthy shelf life since it is frozen, and this is the recommended method to store cool whip at home as well.

Freezing Cool Whip solidifies it. It is not the texture we are looking for. After all, Cool Whip is intended to be a dairy cream substitute, the very soft and fluffy, cloud-like, melt-in-your-mouth kind of cream.

To restore your Cool Whip to its original texture, we must first bring it to room temperature so that we can work with it. That is why it must be thawed. You may pick between numerous techniques of thawing depending on how much time you have available.

How to Thaw Cool Whip

These are four methods for thawing frozen Cool Whip, ranging from speedy to sluggish.

Method 1: 30 Seconds in the Microwave

Most microwaves nowadays include a defrost function. If yours does not, just set it to 30% to 50% power.

Put your cool whip in the microwave with the lid off. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, taking out the Cool Whip after each time and stirring to ensure that all of the content is equally warmed.

This method should not be repeated more than six times, for a total of three minutes.

Just make sure you don’t overcook your Cool Whip by keeping it in for too long for this procedure to work. Stirring is also important since uneven heating might cause some of your Cool Whip to become yellow and even split.

Method 2: 30 Minutes in Cold Water

You may also defrost your Cool Whip by immersing the whole container, lid on, in a large basin of cold water. If you don’t have a big enough bowl, do this in the sink. Fill it just high enough to completely immerse your Cool Whip if you push it down or run cold water over it.

Let your Cool Whip to soak for 30 minutes. After the timer goes off, gently squeeze your Cool Whip to see whether it is still firm on the inside. If it is, then keep it in for a few minutes longer, perhaps 10 minutes, and it should be ready.

This procedure should only be used with cold water. Cold water slowly boosts the temperature of your cool whip without causing it to deteriorate.

Method 3: One Hour on the Countertop

This one is for those who just cannot be bothered. All you have to do is pull out your cool whip, set it on your counter, and let it do its job.

The only disadvantage of this strategy is that it is not as straightforward as it seems. Cool Whip may degrade quickly due to its dairy component if left out for too long. Spoiled cold whip is disgusting and watery, and there is nothing you can do with it.

Promise me you’ll set a timer for this strategy. Cool Whip should be kept at room temperature for no more than one hour. If you’re in a cold nation, you may be able to get away with two; just keep an eye on it and check on it like it’s your telephone.

Method 4: Overnight in the Fridge

Just remove your Cool Whip from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator for several hours, ideally overnight. This will allow your Cool Whip to attain the proper temperature without changing its consistency or putting it at danger of spoiling.

Things to Keep In Mind

Cool Whip that has been improperly thawed might split and become liquid. Not only will the consistency alter, but you may also wind up with a sour, nasty-tasting cool whip that you’ll have to throw away. If you ask me, this is a horror tale.

To avoid this calamity, never keep your cool whip at room temperature for more than two hours or one hour at temperatures over 90 F.

If you’re using the microwave, don’t forget to stir. Last but not least, refreezing your cool whip might cause it to lose its consistency.

Final Words

Thawing Cool Whip requires some time and care; do it wrong and you’ll have to go to the shop for another box. When thawed properly, though, you get a sturdy, fluffy topping that goes well with all of your favorite sweets.

These are the four methods I like to defrost my Cool Whip, although they are by no means the only ones. Have you ever experienced a Cool Whip meltdown? What went wrong, and how did you correct it? Please let me know in the comments section!

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