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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting to Elevate Your Desserts

This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is creamy and perfectly sweet, making it an ideal topping for fall desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 8 oz Pumpkin Flavored Cream Cheese
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Optional for sweetness
  • 4-5 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired consistency
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tsp Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg) For extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute for half the powdered sugar

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Incorporate half of the pumpkin cream cheese, mixing until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining pumpkin cream cheese, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt, blending until smooth.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar while mixing on low speed, then blend until thickened.
  5. Continue adding powdered sugar in one-cup increments until desired thickness is reached.
  6. If the frosting is too loose, chill for 15-30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before use.

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