How to make cream cheese frosting

Find out how to make a traditional cream cheese frosting like a pro!

Ingredients

Classic cream cheese frosting is made up of these three simple ingredients: butter, icing sugar and full-fat cream cheese.

Method

While all recipes may differ slightly, the general rule of thumb when making cream cheese frosting is to beat the softened butter and combine this with icing sugar to create a lovely, smooth consistency. Then, you add the cream cheese to the mixture and gently work it in using a wooden spoon. You can firm up a runny mixture by whisking it further or popping it in the fridge for 10-20 mins.

Remember, if applying cream cheese frosting to a sponge cake layer, you should always allow your sponge to cool on a rack before attempting to spread anything on it, or else you will end up with a crumby mess.

Storage

Once you have made your delicious cream cheese frosting, you can either use it right away or you can store any leftovers in the fridge. Just put it into an airtight container and it will be good for up to four days. When you are ready to use your mixture, take it out of the fridge ahead of time to allow it to warm up and soften, and give it a good stir.

Cream cheese frosting can also be frozen in an airtight container, this time lasting up to two months. To defrost the mixture, pop it in the fridge overnight or leave it at room temperature for approximately four hours.

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Tips and tricks

For the perfect fluffy and sweet cream cheese mixture, be sure to let your butter and cream cheese reach room temperature before mixing them. Not only will it make the process so much easier, but it’ll make the end result lighter than ever!