Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Elevate your fall desserts with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! This creamy, luscious frosting blends the warm essence of pumpkin spice with a smooth cream cheese base, making it the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a spread on warm biscuits. In just five minutes, you can whip up this indulgent yet not overly sweet frosting that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Versatile and easy to customize with added spices or flavors, this recipe is a must-have for autumn baking. Get ready to spread the cozy vibes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, well 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
- Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated. Then add the remaining cream cheese along with vanilla extract and salt; blend until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate powdered sugar, starting with two cups, and mix until smooth. Add more sugar as needed for desired consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg