Description
Indulge in the flavors of the season with this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Perfectly creamy and subtly spiced, this frosting enhances any fall dessert. Whether you’re decorating pumpkin spice cupcakes, gingerbread cookies, or simply spreading it on warm cinnamon rolls, this frosting is a delightful addition to your autumn baking. Its balance of sweetness and rich cream cheese flavor makes it versatile enough for casual family gatherings or festive holiday celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can elevate your treats and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin cream cheese; mix until fully incorporated.
- Add remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until reaching desired consistency. Adjust with additional sugar if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg