Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Perfectly creamy and balanced in sweetness, it’s an ideal companion for your autumn baking adventures. Whether you’re topping a pumpkin spice cake, filling cupcakes, or using it as a dip for fresh apple slices, this frosting adds a rich and festive touch to any dessert. Its velvety texture and unique blend of pumpkin and cream cheese make it a must-try for seasonal celebrations. Get ready to elevate your treats with this easy-to-make recipe that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese
- 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.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin cream cheese and continue mixing until fully combined; then add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Incorporate 2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add another 2 cups, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Store any leftover frosting in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg