FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! This homemade Cream Cream cheese frosting Frosting is fluffy and pipes beautifully. We’re sharing our tips for a perfectly thick and whipped frosting. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is.
It’s especially good on Red Velvet Cake and Pumpkin Cake. If you’ve been looking for that perfect and versatile frosting recipe, this is a must-try! Why we Love this Frosting Hands down this is the best cream cheese frosting. The vanilla and salt also add great flavor. 8oz adds just enough cream cheese flavor and lightens up the frosting. Avoid cream cheese sold in a tub as those can make frosting runny and are intended to be used for spreads rather than frosting.
Beat in cream cheese pieces just until combined, scraping down the bowl. Add vanilla and salt and beat to combine. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix at low speed until incorporated. Increase to high speed and beat another 2-3 minutes until whipped, thick and spreadable, scraping down the bowl a couple of times to ensure everything is really well blended. How to thicken cream cheese frosting? Add more powdered sugar if an even thicker frosting is desired.
You can even use gel food coloring at the end to tint the frosting. How long can Cream Cheese Frosting sit out? It can sit out at room temperature for 6 hours. In a warmer or more humid climate, refrigerate until ready to serve. Yes, use a spatula to fold in a gel food coloring to the finished frosting to reach the desired color. Gel colors are less likely to thin your frosting.
These pair really well with the balanced sweetness of this frosting. To use, let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour or just until spreadable or pipeable. If you frost and refrigerate your cake, let it soften at room temperature 1-2 hours before serving. Freezing: Transfer frosting to a freezer-safe zip bag and shape into an even thickness in the bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then keep at room temperature 30-60 minutes just until spreadable. You will use these again and again. Learn how to make the perfect thick and whipped frosting.