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Cream Cheese Icing

A delightful cream cheese icing that is tangy and sweet, perfect for elevating your desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and measure them properly.
  2. Soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing slowly.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Adjust consistency with milk as needed, adding one tablespoon at a time.
  7. Taste the icing and adjust the sweetness with more powdered sugar if necessary.
  8. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

This cream cheese icing is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.