Ingredients
– ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter (113g)
– 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 4 cups powdered sugar (500g)
Instructions
1-Remove cream cheese and butter from the refrigerator and let them soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
2-In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together on medium speed until creamy.
3-Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, blending on low speed first.
4-Mix in vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
5-For dietary adaptations, incorporate alternatives here, then use or chill as needed.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use full-fat brick cream cheese, not low-fat or spreadable varieties.
🧈 Soften cream cheese and butter before mixing to prevent lumps.
🍚 Sift powdered sugar before adding if piping frosting to avoid clogging tips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting; Dessert
- Method: Mixing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg