Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, perfect for all your fall desserts. With its balanced sweetness and smooth texture, this frosting transforms ordinary treats into extraordinary ones. Ideal for topping pumpkin cupcakes, cakes, or even cookies, it brings a seasonal flair to your baking. Quick and easy to make with just five ingredients, you can whip up this delightful frosting in under 10 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or celebrating the festive season, this luscious frosting will elevate your desserts and leave everyone asking for more.
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.
- Add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese; blend until fully incorporated. Then add the remaining cream cheese along with vanilla extract and sea salt; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar in two batches, mixing until smooth after each addition. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if necessary.
- Store any topped baked goods in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: n/a
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg