Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the essence of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This creamy topping perfectly balances the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese, making it the ideal complement for cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. Not overly sweet, this frosting allows the natural pumpkin flavor to shine through, providing a warm and comforting finish to your favorite desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
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 and creamy.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the remaining cream cheese along with vanilla extract and fine sea salt; blend until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups, mixing until smooth. Continue adding more sugar as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 62
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg