Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Perfectly creamy and not overly sweet, this frosting is a versatile choice for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The rich pumpkin flavor combined with cream cheese creates a luscious icing that transforms any dessert into a festive treat. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or treating yourself to some seasonal sweets, this quick and easy frosting will elevate your baking game. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a creamy delight that’s sure to become a fall favorite!
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated. Then add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt; blend until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate 2 cups of powdered sugar at a time, blending until no powder remains visible.
- Check the frosting's consistency; if it needs thickening, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is achieved.
- Store any leftover frosting in the refrigerator for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg