Cream Cheese Frosting
Serves 1
Directions
- 1In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 2In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4Add the heavy cream and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- 5Add the heavy cream and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- 6Add the heavy cream and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- 7If desired, add a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavor and mix well.
- 8If desired, add a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavor and mix well.
- 9If desired, add a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavor and mix well.
- 10The cream cheese frosting is now complete and ready to be used, for example, on cinnamon rolls.
- 11The cream cheese frosting is now complete and ready to be used, for example, on cinnamon rolls.
- 12The cream cheese frosting is now complete and ready to be used, for example, on cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 8 tablespoons softened butter
- 8 tablespoons softened butter
- 8 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Equipment
bowlhand mixerpiping bag
Tips
- Add powdered sugar gradually to avoid making a mess.
- You can swap vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste for a more intense vanilla flavor.
- Add cinnamon for a nice cinnamon flavor, if desired.
- This frosting can be used as icing for cinnamon rolls, cakes, and other treats.
- Store the frosting in the refrigerator, especially in warmer climates, to maintain its consistency.