ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dream Whip

Dream whip is a special kind of dessert topping that comes in a little packet. You might have seen it before on top of pies or cakes. When you mix the dream whip packet with some milk and vanilla extract, it turns into a fluffy, yummy white cream that you can put on top of your favorite dessert.

But how does it work? Well, dream whip is made up of some special ingredients that make it really easy to whip up into a fluffy cream. One of those ingredients is called hydrogenated vegetable oil. That's a big word, but what it means is that the dream whip has some special oils in it that help it get really light and fluffy when you mix it with milk.

Another ingredient in dream whip is a kind of sugar called dextrose. This is a very sweet kind of sugar that dissolves easily in milk, which is why it's used in dream whip. When you mix the dream whip packet with milk and vanilla extract, the sugar helps make the cream nice and sweet and gives it a yummy vanilla flavor.

Dream whip is a fun and easy way to add some extra sweetness to your favorite desserts. So next time you see it at the store, you'll know exactly what it is and how it works!
Related topics others have asked about: