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Cool Whip is a brand of imitation whipped cream, referred to as a whipped topping by its manufacturer, Kraft Heinz. It is used in North America as a topping for desserts and in some no-bake pie recipes as a convenience food that does not require whipping and maintains its texture without melting.
Cool Whip has a longer shelf life than cream while frozen. On the other hand, it does not have the same flavor and texture as whipped cream, and it costs nearly 50 percent more.[1][2][3][4] It was originally described as "non-dairy" despite containing the milk protein casein; it now also includes milk. The product is sold frozen and must be defrosted in the refrigerator before being used
Cool Whip is a brand of imitation whipped cream, referred to as a whipped topping by its manufacturer, Kraft Heinz. It is used in North America as a topping for desserts and in some no-bake pie recipes as a convenience food that does not require whipping and maintains its texture without melting.
Cool Whip has a longer shelf life than cream while frozen. On the other hand, it does not have the same flavor and texture as whipped cream, and it costs nearly 50 percent more.[1][2][3][4] It was originally described as "non-dairy" despite containing the milk protein casein; it now also includes milk. The product is sold frozen and must be defrosted in the refrigerator before being used
