Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This perfectly creamy frosting strikes a balance between rich pumpkin flavor and the tanginess of cream cheese, making it an ideal topping for all your autumn-inspired desserts. Whether you’re frosting a moist pumpkin cake, delightful cupcakes, or even cookies, this delectable frosting adds a festive touch to any occasion. Quick to prepare and easy to store, it enhances your baked goods without overwhelming sweetness. Embrace the flavors of the season and elevate your desserts with this luscious pumpkin cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin cream cheese and mix until well combined. Then add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt; mix until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate 2 cups of powdered sugar at a time until fully blended and smooth.
- Check consistency; if too soft, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is achieved.
- Store frosted treats in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg