Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

from dessertnowdinnerlater.com
10 min

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting combines whipped cream & cream cheese frosting -- made easy in ONE bowl (or two). It's fluffy, lightly sweet, & pipeable.

Ingredients

  • 8oz brick cream cheese, COLD (full fat or Neufchatel)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream or heavy cream, COLD

Directions

  1. 1

    In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese for 10-15 seconds. Scrape bowl. Then add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla and mix until combined. Scrape bowl.

  2. 2

    Switch to the whisk attachment and whip frosting on medium speed while slowly adding the heavy cream until light, fluffy, and thick. Scraping the bowl as needed. Use the frosting immediately for spreading, piping, or filling.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese for 10-15 seconds with an electric hand mixer, until creamy.

  4. 4

    Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until combined. (Take care not to beat too long or it may become stringy.)

  5. 5

    In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. (Be careful not to whip too long or it will turn to butter.)

  6. 6

    Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture. Use the electric hand mixer to beat until combined. Use the frosting immediately for spreading, piping, or filling.