Description
This cinnamon roll frosting cream cheese recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with a slight tang. Ideal for warm cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, or sweet breads, this frosting is made with simple ingredients like full-fat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Learn how to make the best cream cheese frosting that spreads beautifully and stores well.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk (plus more as needed)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low to combine, then beat on medium-high until fluffy.
3. Add vanilla extract and milk. Beat again until the texture is smooth and spreadable.
4. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
5. Use immediately on warm cinnamon rolls or store for later use.
Notes
Use full-fat brick-style cream cheese for best results.
Let both cream cheese and butter soften before mixing for a smooth blend.
If the frosting is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time to adjust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg