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cream cheese frosting in a blue bowl

Cream Cheese Frosting

Isabel Laessig
Learn how to make cream cheese frosting with my easy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe! Ready in 5 minutes using 4 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Whisking 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 32 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-sized bowl
  • Electric whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full block, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add your softened butter and cream cheese. Using your electric whisk, beat for 2-3 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides halfway through!
    ½ cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese
    butter and cream cheese in a bowl
  • Pour in vanilla extract and half of your powdered sugar. Beat for another 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through.
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 cups powdered sugar
    powdered sugar in a white bowl
  • Add in remaining powdered sugar and beat well.
    whisking powdered sugar into bowl
  • Enjoy frosting on cookies, cupcakes, or cake!
    cream cheese frosting on a cookie

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Notes

  • This icing works best if you are using a block of cream cheese, not spreadable or low-fat usually found in a tub.
  • Make sure you fully allow your butter and cream cheese to soften before making frosting.
  • Looking for a lighter, less sweet frosting? I recommend trying out my whipped cream frosting!
  • Store cream cheese frosting in an airtight container placed in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
  • Freeze any leftover icing in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Before serving, let your icing sit on the counter for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 184IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.02mg
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