Creamy Whipped Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Frosting
A light, fluffy, and creamy whipped cream cheese frosting perfect for sugar cookies and holiday gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups frosting (approximately 12 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (120 to 180 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest or almond extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Optional: Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Optional: Vegan cream cheese alternative and canned coconut cream for dairy-free version
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft but not melting.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the fridge for 15 minutes for extra fluffy frosting (optional).
- Beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar (1 to 1 1/2 cups), beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using light, sweeping motions to keep it airy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
- Use immediately to spread on cooled sugar cookies or chill for 15-20 minutes for a firmer texture suitable for piping.
Notes
Soften cream cheese properly for smooth texture. Whip heavy cream separately before folding to keep frosting light and airy. Chill bowl and whisk for best results. Adjust sweetness after mixing. If frosting is too soft, chill before use; if too stiff, add a splash of heavy cream and whip again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Protein: 1
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