Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable)

A whimsical, colorful frosting bursting with fruity cereal flavor — perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place Fruity Pebbles cereal in a food processor or zip-top bag. Pulse or crush until finely ground; set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
03 - Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
04 - Add the ground Fruity Pebbles, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
05 - Adjust the consistency by adding more milk for a thinner frosting or more powdered sugar for a thicker one, as desired.
06 - Frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired. Garnish with additional Fruity Pebbles just before serving for a bright, crunchy finish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cereal milk flavor is real and it surprises everyone who tries it.
  • It takes exactly ten minutes from pantry to piping bag with zero cooking involved.
02 -
  • Add the garnish at the very last second or the cereal pieces will soften and lose their signature crunch.
  • Not all Fruity Pebbles boxes are gluten free so read the label carefully if that matters to you.
03 -
  • Pulse the cereal longer than you think you need to because gritty bits will tear through your smooth finish.
  • A tiny drop of pink or purple gel food coloring amplifies the natural hue without altering the flavor at all.

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