Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Perfectly creamy and not overly sweet, this frosting elevates any dessert it graces. Whether slathered atop a pumpkin cake or used to top festive cupcakes, this smooth icing adds a rich flavor profile that embodies the essence of autumn. Made with just five simple ingredients, it’s quick to whip up, making it an ideal choice for busy bakers looking to impress at family gatherings or holiday parties. With its versatility and crowd-pleasing taste, this frosting is sure to become a staple in your fall baking collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces pumpkin flavored cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add half of the pumpkin cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until well combined.
- Gradually mix in 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth, then add the remaining sugar as needed for desired consistency.
- Adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more powdered sugar if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg