Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
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
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
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
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese for 10-15 seconds with an electric hand mixer, until creamy.
- 4
Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until combined. (Take care not to beat too long or it may become stringy.)
- 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
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.
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the perfect frosting – light, airy, and bursting with classic cream cheese flavor? This Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting delivers, combining the best of both worlds in a fluffy, pipeable spread that's surprisingly easy to make.
What sets this frosting apart is its ingenious combination of rich cream cheese and ethereal whipped cream, all brought together in just one (or two) bowls. The magic lies in using cold cream cheese and cold heavy whipping cream, which ensures maximum volume and stability for a truly professional result. You get that delightful cream cheese tang without the heavy, overly sweet texture often found in traditional versions.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience. This frosting offers a cloud-like texture that is remarkably light and airy, melting beautifully in your mouth without any greasiness. It's neither dense nor cloyingly sweet; instead, you'll discover a perfectly balanced cream cheese flavor with a delicate sweetness that allows the natural tang to shine through. The subtle hint of vanilla extract rounds out its classic appeal, creating a versatile and incredibly satisfying frosting that holds its shape wonderfully, whether you're spreading it smoothly or piping intricate designs.
While this recipe shines as is, you have a couple of easy adjustments. You can confidently use either full-fat cream cheese for a richer profile or Neufchatel for a slightly lighter touch, both yielding excellent results thanks to the power of the heavy cream. If you prefer your frosting even less sweet, you can slightly reduce the amount of powdered sugar to taste, though the provided amount already aims for a balanced, lightly sweet finish.
This versatile frosting is the perfect crowning glory for a wide array of desserts, from classic carrot cakes and moist red velvet cupcakes to festive vanilla sheet cakes. Its light, pipeable consistency also makes it ideal for topping muffins, filling sandwich cookies, or even as a sophisticated dip alongside fresh berries or graham crackers.