Cream Cheese Frosting with Spreadable Cream Cheese
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4.6
Cream Cheese Frosting with Spreadable Cream Cheese
Description
The frosting starts by beating room temperature unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporating sifted powdered sugar to ensure smoothness without lumps. Spreadable cream cheese and vanilla extract are added next, and the mixture is beaten on medium-low speed until fully combined and creamy. This produces a frosting that spreads well and holds its shape while offering a mild tanginess paired with sweetness.
The amount of cream cheese can be varied to influence flavor and texture; increasing cream cheese yields a softer and more tangy frosting but may require additional powdered sugar to maintain firmness. To thin the frosting to a desired spreading consistency, a small amount of milk can be blended in toward the end.
This frosting complements a wide variety of baked goods and is best used fresh but can be refrigerated and gently brought back to spreadable consistency before use. Its smooth texture and balanced flavor make it a versatile choice for many sweet treats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
- 1½ cup powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tablespoon cream cheese spreadable
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat your softened butter until lightly whipped.
- Add the sifted icing sugar and beat to combine. Once the mixture starts to come together, add the cream cheese and vanilla.
- Beat on a medium low setting until well combined and creamy. Now its ready to use.
Notes
- Adjust cream cheese quantity to taste; adding more may require extra powdered sugar to maintain thickness.
- Add small amounts of milk while mixing to thin the frosting if a looser consistency is desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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