Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, the perfect topping for all your fall desserts. This frosting strikes a beautiful balance between sweet and savory, making it an ideal companion for pumpkin spice cupcakes, moist cakes, or even cookies. With its smooth texture and subtle hints of pumpkin and spice, it adds a festive flair to any autumn treat, making it a must-have for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy family get-togethers. Easily prepared with just a handful of ingredients, this versatile frosting will elevate your baking game and impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin-flavored cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Blend in the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
- Slowly add powdered sugar in increments, blending until the desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust thickness with additional powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a more pronounced pumpkin flavor, substitute regular cream cheese with traditional cream cheese mixed with pumpkin puree and spices like cinnamon. Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.