Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by beating the softened butter and powdered sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on low speed.
- Gradually increase the speed to medium-high to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Continue mixing for 3 minutes until the mixture is powdery but starts to come together.
- Add the softened cream cheese one piece at a time, mixing a few times after each addition and scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Finally, mix in the vanilla extract and salt. If the frosting is too runny, add a bit more powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure both butter and cream cheese are softened for best texture.
If frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to adjust.
This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.