Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting
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Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting combines room temperature cream cheese and softened unsalted butter whipped together until smooth and creamy. Vanilla extract or lemon juice adds a subtle flavor note, balanced by an eighth teaspoon of salt. Gradually adding powdered sugar ensures the frosting becomes fluffy without becoming runny or overly dense.
The mixing method favors medium speed and occasional scraping of the bowl sides to ensure even blending and maintains a soft texture that’s easy to spread but not stiff enough for piping. Avoiding overmixing prevents the frosting from becoming runny.
This frosting stores well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days. Before use, it should come to room temperature and be lightly stirred to regain spreading consistency. It pairs well with various cakes and cupcakes, adding a creamy, mildly tangy sweetness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ⅓ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla (or lemon juice and lemon zest if using).
- Add in salt and powdered sugar a bit at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Continue beating on medium speed until fluffy. Do not overmix.
- Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and soften at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before use.
- Do not overmix the frosting to avoid a runny texture; use a stand mixer or handheld mixer at medium speed and scrape bowl sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or a small amount of milk or water to thin.
- Ensure the baked goods are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 34 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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