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Homemade Frosting Recipes: Easy Cream Cheese Glaze
We've got a frosting or icing recipe for every occasion, and we're sharing all 25 of them with you today! We've also got a classic four ingredient cream cheese glaze that is perfect when poured over any of your favorite treats.
Prep Time
4
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
4
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
10
Author:
Julie Blanner
Ingredients
4
ounces
cream cheese
softened
¼
cup
butter
salted, softened
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
cup
powdered sugar
Instructions
In the fitted bowl of a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment to combine all ingredients until smooth.
4 ounces cream cheese,
¼ cup butter,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 cup powdered sugar
In the microwave, warm the glaze until pourable, and allow to set on your dessert before serving.
Notes
VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Cream Cheese
– Whole fat is best. You can substitute light in a pinch.
Butter
– Salted or unsalted, your choice. Bring to room temperature.
Extract
– Don't love vanilla? Almond also tastes great!
HOW TO STORE
Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Warm to enjoy. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories:
128
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
24
mg
|
Sodium:
72
mg
|
Potassium:
17
mg
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
294
IU
|
Calcium:
13
mg
|
Iron:
0.02
mg