Description
Luscious pumpkin cream cheese frosting elevates autumn desserts with rich, velvety charm. Silky spices and tangy cream cheese blend seamlessly, creating an irresistible topping you’ll want to savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pumpkin flavored cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 4.5 cups (540 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Whip softened butter in a large mixing bowl until it reaches a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate cream cheese gradually, blending half first and ensuring a completely smooth mixture before adding the remaining portion.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt, stirring until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar in two separate batches, mixing carefully to prevent lumps and achieve a consistent, velvety consistency.
- Assess the frosting’s texture, adding powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired thickness and spreadability.
- When the frosting is perfectly smooth and holds its shape, it is ready to be used for decorating cakes, cupcakes, or other baked treats.
- Always refrigerate desserts topped with this cream cheese frosting to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending.
- Start with small amounts of powdered sugar to control sweetness and prevent over-sweetening.
- For a lighter texture, gently fold in whipped cream after completing the initial frosting mix.
- Keep frosted desserts refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg