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Organic Cream Cheese Frosting

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everything you need to know about

Cream Cheese Frosting

What is Cream Cheese Frosting?

Cream cheese frosting is a rich and tangy topping made from a combination of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings. It’s beloved for its smooth texture and perfect balance of sweetness and slight tang, making it a versatile choice for a variety of baked goods.

Key Characteristics of Cream Cheese Frosting

Texture: Soft, creamy, and easy to spread or pipe.
Flavor: Sweet and buttery with a tangy kick from the cream cheese.
Versatility: Works well with a variety of flavors, from rich chocolate to light and fruity desserts.

Common Uses for Cream Cheese Frosting

Cakes
Classic pairing with carrot cake, red velvet cake, or spice cakes.
Works as a filling or a topping for layered cakes.

Cupcakes
Piped or spread on top of chocolate, pumpkin, or banana cupcakes.

Cookies
As a topping for sugar cookies or sandwich filling for whoopie pies.

Bars
Spread over desserts like cinnamon rolls, brownies, or lemon bars.

Breakfast Treats
A perfect accompaniment to cinnamon rolls, muffins, or scones.

Variations of Cream Cheese Frosting

Citrus Cream Cheese Frosting: Add lemon or orange zest for a zippy flavor.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting: Blend in cocoa powder or melted chocolate for richness.
Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for a warm, aromatic twist.
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting: Fold in whipped cream for a lighter, airier texture.

How to make the best

Cream Cheese Frosting

As with our packaged desserts, we list specific ingredient brands for all our recipes. We believe the best ingredients are real, organic, and fairly sourced with kindness and respect for people and planet.

We know just how hard it can be to access organic & fair trade ingredients—it's why we started our brand to conveniently bring the best ingredients together for you in our extraordinary treats.

So please feel free to swap our recommended ingredient brands for those you have available to you.

*FT = Fair Trade

Ingredients

226g (1c)

Instructions

Prep: Bring butter to room temperature. Let it sit on the counter for 30-60 mins (soft to the touch, about 65-70°F)

Step 1: Add butter to mixing bowl of stand mixer.

Tips for Perfecting Cream Cheese Frosting

Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Both the cream cheese and butter should be soft but not melted.
Avoid Overmixing: Overbeating can make the frosting too soft or runny.
Chill if Necessary: If the frosting becomes too soft, chill it for 10-15 minutes to firm up before using.