Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin cream cheese frosting adds cozy Fall flavor to desserts. It's thick, creamy, and tangy, and comes together in just 5 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
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Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 226 grams cream cheese
- 480 grams powdered sugar
- 60 grams pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese and salted butter to the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer. Cream together on medium-high speed until smooth.113 grams unsalted butter, 226 grams cream cheese
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar on low speed 1 cup at a time until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.480 grams powdered sugar
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin spice on low until combined. Then mix on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.60 grams pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Add the frosting to a piping bag and use to decorate your favorite desserts!
Notes
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for a smooth frosting.
Storage- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and mix for a creamy consistency.
Freezing- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 219.2kcalCarbohydrates: 31.1gProtein: 1gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 6.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29.5mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 29.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 950.1IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17.6mgIron: 0.1mg
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