Description
Cream cheese icing is a rich, smooth, and slightly tangy frosting made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. This creamy icing perfectly complements cinnamon rolls, balancing their sweetness while melting into every bite for a decadent finish.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – 4 ounces, softened
- Unsalted Butter – 4 tablespoons, softened
- Powdered Sugar – 1 ½ cups, sifted
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
- Optional: A pinch of salt (balances sweetness) or a splash of milk (for a thinner consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature.
- Blend Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing well between additions.
- Add Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (if desired).
- Adjust Consistency: Add a teaspoon of milk if a thinner texture is preferred.
- Use Immediately: Spread over warm cinnamon rolls for a soft, gooey finish.
Notes
For a tangier twist, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or swap vanilla with almond extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cream cheese icing, cinnamon roll frosting, sweet icing, homemade frosting, easy cream cheese icing