This Small-batch Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is silky smooth, tangy, and very cream cheesy, basically everything you could possibly want from cream cheese frosting!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 117kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
2ouncescream cheesesoftened
4tablespoons(2oz) unsalted buttersoftened*
1/4teaspoonvanilla extract
2/3cup(80g) powdered sugarsifted, plus up to 1/3 cup more for stiffer frosting
Pinchof salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until well-mixed and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar and salt and continue to beat until sugar is completely incorporated and frosting is smooth and creamy. For a stiffer frosting, add up to 1/3 cup more of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
*If you'd like to use salted butter, simply omit the pinch of salt in the recipe.