Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe: Smooth and Tangy
Smooth Cream Cheese Frosting for desserts.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream optional
- Optional: Sprinkles berries, nuts
- Suggested Pairings: Carrot cake coffee
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until blended.
- Add vanilla, salt, and milk; beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread or pipe on cooled desserts; garnish with berries. Serve with cake and coffee.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoothness.
- Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for 3 months; re-whip before use.
- Try a lemon variation.
- Pair with cupcakes.