Favorite Cream Cheese Frosting That Isn’t Runny Recipe
One frosting that is generally loved is cream cheese frosting. But it can be a little finicky to make. I discovered a few tricks to make a Cream Cheese Frosting that isn’t runny…keep reading to find out more! Cream cheese frosting is incredibly versatile. It is used in many desserts such as carrot cake, red velvet, gingerbread cake, and so much more. Cream cheese frosting also tastes incredible! With its tangy yet sweet flavor, it isn’t overpowering! Instead, it complements the dessert and enhances the flavor. Unlike buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting isn’t too sweet, which is honestly a refreshing change. The best part about my recipe is that I’ve found a way to create Cream Cheese Frosting that isn’t runny! It can be challenging to make cream cheese frosting that is firm enough not to fall. This recipe can be piped with piping tips, and it will hold its shape. Keep in mind, though, that my cream cheese frosting will hold its shape, but I wouldn’t try to do intricate frosting work with cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting doesn’t tend to develop the slightly hard exterior that is essential for complex frosting work. Save that type of decoration for American Buttercream or Eggless Swiss Meringue Buttercream! So get ready to make your favorite dessert and finish it off with homemade, luscious Cream Cheese Frosting!
Ingredients You’ll Need
With just five ingredients, my Favorite Cream Cheese Frosting is simple to create and extremely versatile! For the full recipe and specific ingredient amounts, scroll down.
Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.Confectioners’ Sugar: Also known as Powdered Sugar. I recommend sifting your sugar before mixing it into your butter. Vanilla Extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.Full Fat Cream Cheese: Make sure that you are using full-fat brick cream cheese, not low fat or spreadable cream cheese
That’s it! I love a recipe that doesn’t call for unusual ingredients you only need for that particular food, don’t you?
Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial
This is seriously one of the simplest recipes that yield a fantastically tasty result! Here’s the basic rundown of instructions (for the full recipe, scroll down!):
1 – Beat butter until creamy and smooth.
2 – Add one cup of confectioner’s sugar and beat. Then add vanilla and salt and beat until smooth.
3 – Add the rest of the confectioner’s sugar and beat until well incorporated.
4 – Beat in the slithy cold cream cheese.
5 – Beat for 2 minutes, or until well incorporated, fluffy, and spreadable.
Pro-Tip: If the frosting is too stiff to your liking, add one or two tablespoons of heavy cream or milk to loosen it up. I never add any liquid if I want the frosting to hold its shape.
Variations You Can Apply to The Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Looking to use Cream Cheese Frosting, but want to modify it to enhance your dessert? Simply add these ingredients to the recipe below to jazz up the flavor:
Strawberry: 2 tablespoons dried freeze strawberry powder.Coconut: 1 teaspoon coconut extract.Lemon: 1 teaspoon lemon extract.Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.Pumpkin Spice: 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.Chai Spice: 3/4 teaspoon chai spice mix.Apple Spice: 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store
Cover and store leftover frosting for up to five days in the refrigerator. Before piping or spreading the frosting, re-whip it for a few seconds, so it’s creamy again.
Freeze
You can freeze this cream cheese frosting for up to three months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Don’t forget to label your bag or container! When you’re ready to use your cream cheese frosting, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then let it sit on the counter to bring it to room temperature. Before piping or spreading your frosting, whip it again for a few seconds, so it’s creamy again.
Uses For Cream Cheese Frosting
Need some fresh ideas for cream cheese frosting? Here are a few options for my Favorite Cream Cheese Frosting:
My Fave, Red Velvet Cake or Easy Eggless Red Velvet Cupcakes.Carrot CakeBanana BreadSugar CookiesBrowniesEggless Snickerdoodle BarsTopping for Oatmeal (with a little cinnamon, for a cinnamon roll flavor!)
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in March 2021, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in June 2022.
