Well! Your life is going to change after you make the best Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting EVER!

You are going to want to put this on just about everything in your life! This is my go-to frosting for all things! I put it on my Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake & Sugar Cookies!

Understanding this Recipe

Here’s some questions to help you understand all aspects to this recipe! If you have any further questions, please ask away in the comments below!

What kind of cream cheese do you recommend?

We want the regular good ol’ cream cheese for this recipe! My favorite brand is Philadelphia Cream Cheese!! I buy the tub of full-fat cream cheese from Costco and measure it into a cup. You can also buy an 8 oz. block of full-fat cream cheese from the grocery store. DO NOT buy low-fat, whipped, or a spread! You will have runny cream cheese frosting!

What if my frosting is thicker than I want?

If your frosting comes out thicker than you’d like, add a little splash of milk or heavy cream until it is your desired consistency!

What if my frosting is thinner than I want?

If your frosting comes out thinner than you’d like, add a little extra powdered sugar until it is your desired consistency. This frosting is very customizable!

Does cream cheese frosting need to be refridgerated?

Once frosting is made, don’t leave the frosting out of refrigeration longer than 8 hours! This includes baked goods with the frosting applied! If you are making it in advance it can stay in the fridge for up to three days and in the freezer up to a month! Be sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container!

Can this frosting be piped?

Yes, this frosting can definitely be piped! You will want to add more powdered sugar if you do so! Be sure to refrigerate the frosting for 20-30 minutes before piping in order for it to be a little bit easier! Cream cheese frosting will always be less sturdy than buttercream, keep that in mind when choosing your design.

What is the Sugar Cookie Recipe shown above?

Click HERE for the BEST Sugar Cookie Recipe that is shown with this frosting above!

The Best Cream Cheese Frosting!

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• Author: Nicole Carey
• Total Time: 10 minutes

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Description

The BEST cream cheese frosting you’ll ever have! Vanilla Bean Paste elevates this frosting beyond any other recipe you’ve tried! Perfect for use on cakes, cupcakes or cookies!

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz or 1 Cup of cream cheese, softened 
• 1 Tb. Vanilla Bean Paste
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted

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Instructions

1. Beat softened unsalted butter and softened cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a electric hand mixer. It should be lump-free and creamy!
2. Add vanilla bean paste and salt! Mix until combined.
3. With your mixer on low, add sifted powdered sugar slowly until completely combined.
4. Enjoy! Frost your cooled cake, cookies or cupcakes!

Notes

Don’t leave frosting out of refrigeration longer than 8 hours. It can be stored for up to three days in the fridge or up to a month in the freezer in an air-tight container!

This frosting can be piped beautifully!

If your frosting comes out thicker than you’d like, add a little splash of milk or heavy cream until it is your desired consistency! 

If your frosting comes out thinner than you’d like, add a little more powdered sugar until it is your desired consistency!

• Prep Time: 10
• Category: Dessert, Cookies, Cupcakes
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie spread liberally
• Calories: 35
• Sugar: <1g
• Sodium: 15mg
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: <1g
• Protein: <1g
• Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: cream cheese frosting, frosting, vanilla bean cream cheese frosting, frosting, cakes, cupcakes, sugar cookie frosting

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