A good substitute for the Whip and Chill dessert is a combination of Jell-O products including 1 box of vanilla pudding, water, 1 box of strawberry Jell-O and a container of Cool Whip.
Due to its creamy, pudding-like consistency and chilled nature, Whip and Chill can be substituted by a mixture of manufactured pudding and Jell-O mixes, along with its close relative, Cool Whip.
If you’re interested in re-creating this blast-from-the-past dessert, look no further than a combination of Jell-O products! Let’s take a closer look into what Whip and Chill was, how it’s different from its successor on the shelves, Cool Whip, and how to create a substitute for Whip and Chill.
What is Whip and Chill?
Whip and Chill was a fluffy, cool dessert that was wildly popular in the 1960s. It came in several different flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and lemon.
Whip and Chill could stand on its own as an enjoyable dessert, much like we would eat a spoonful of pudding, ice cream, or icing.
However, it could also pair nicely with Jell-O, or be topped with whip cream and fruit. Ultimately, Whip and Chill was discontinued by its parent company, the makers of Jell-O. This may have had something to do with the high content of chemical ingredients.
In any case, Whip and Chill can be substituted using the products that Jell-O still sells.
Differences Between Whip and Chill and Cool Whip
Whip and Chill, a popular dessert from the 1960s, is no longer available to the public. Since Cool Whip, on the other hand, has survived on the grocery store shelves until modern times, it can be easy to confuse the two!
Let’s break down the differences between Cool Whip and Whip and Chill, allowing a greater appreciation for the dessert we’re trying to substitute.
Factors | Whip and Chill | Cool Whip |
Ingredients: | Propylene glycol monostearate, sodium caseinate, acetylated monoglycerides, cellulose gum, hydroxylated lecithin, sodium silico aluminate, and sodium stearoyl 2 lactate. | Skim Milk, Hydrogenated Vegetable oil (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils,) High fructose corn syrup, water, corn syrup, light cream, contains less than 2% of sodium caseinate (from milk,) natural and artificial flavor, Xanthan and guar gums, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, sodium polyphosphate, and beta carotene (color.) |
Texture: | Fluffy but thick enough to hold a shape, much like mousse. | Creamy, fluffy, less likely to hold a shape than Whip and Chill. |
Taste: | Sweet, creamy, artificial. | Sweet, creamy, milky. |
Though there is undoubtedly a difference in ingredients, Whip and Chill and Cool Whip are mainly different in their texture.
For most recipes calling for Whip and Chill, you’ll feel Cool Whip’s inadequacy in how thin it is by comparison. Also, as it is by itself, Cool Whip simply doesn’t have the pretty pinks or yellows that Whip and Chill’s artificial fruit flavors lent it!
You can still use Cool Whip in place of Whip and Chill, but if you’re looking for a close match, substituting Whip and Chill with a recipe containing Jell-O products may be better.
How to Substitute Whip and Chill
To substitute for the vanished sixties dessert, Whip and Chill, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 envelope of gelatin (If you’re making chocolate Whip and Chill, unflavored. If not, strawberry or lemon flavor are delicious!)
- 2 cups of thawed-out Cool Whip
- A 3.4-ounce package of Cook and Serve Chocolate Pudding or Vanilla Pudding depending on your flavor preference (another Jell-O product!)
- 2 cups of milk, divided.
First, soak your gelatin mixture in a fourth of the cold milk. Once it has dissipated, put a medium saucepan with the rest of the milk and the pudding mix. Make sure you continuously whisk this while the heat is high. Once the mixture is at a full, healthy boil, you can stop whisking and take the mixture off of the heat.
Before moving on, allow it to cool completely.
Take the cool whip and place it into the pudding mixture. Whip it together into the pudding mixture. When you are finished, ladle the mix out into separate dessert dishes and let them cool in a refrigerator for an hour.
After they have chilled, you should have a remarkable Whip and Chill substitute ready for whatever you need!
Summary
If you’re looking to resurrect this 60’s sweet, make sure to purchase the necessary Jell-O products and keep them chilled! Soon you’ll have a delightful substitute for Whip and Chill.
