Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by beating the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer.
- Start at low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, then gradually increase to medium-high for about 3 minutes until the mixture becomes powdery yet cohesive.
- Add the cream cheese incrementally, ensuring to mix well after each addition and scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, adjusting sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or a pinch of salt as needed.
Last Step:
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For a thicker consistency, follow the unique method outlined and allow the frosting to adjust as you incorporate the cream cheese.
Store any leftover frosting in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing it to soften at room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg