Cheese frosting has a creamy and slightly tangy taste due to the cream cheese used in the recipe. It is a balance of sweetness from the powdered sugar and richness from the butter, which complements the tanginess of the cream cheese. Overall, cheese frosting is indulgent and flavorful, adding a delicious touch to cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats.
- Unsalted Butter    : 80 g
- Philadelphia block cream cheese : 150 g
- Vanilla extract     : 1/2 tsp
- Salt              :1/8 tsp
- Soft icing sugar    : 200 g
Preparation Method:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and soft icing sugar together using a mixer. Start at low speed and gradually increase to medium-high speed. Mix until the butter and sugar are well combined and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, and cream cheese to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Continue to beat the mixture at medium-high speed until the ingredients are fully combined and the frosting is smooth and fluffy. This should take a few minutes.
- Once the cheese frosting is well mixed, transfer it to a bowl or an airtight container.
- Place the cheese frosting in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 30 minutes to an hour. Chilling the frosting will help it firm up slightly and make it easier to work with.
- After chilling, the cheese frosting is ready to be used as a delicious topping for your cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods.
- Spread or pipe the cheese frosting onto your baked treats as desired.
- Any leftover cheese frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
