Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

from modernhoney.com
Dessert
10 min
8 servings

How to make the creamiest, smoothest, fluffiest cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • ½ cupsalted butter ((softened))
  • 8-ounce pkg. cream cheese ((softened))
  • 3 ½ cupspowdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoonsvanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Directions

  1. 1

    Soften the Cream Cheese and Butter: Let the cream cheese and butter come to room temperature for easy blending.

  2. 2

    Whip the Butter and Cream Cheese: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and fluffy (about 3 minutes). This step ensures a light and creamy frosting.

  3. 3

    Add Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium-high and whip for 2-3 minutes for a light, fluffy texture. Stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust: If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream. If it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.

  5. 5

    Storage covered in the refrigerator.