Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re ready to add a touch of autumn to your desserts, this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is just what you need! This delightful frosting combines the creamy goodness of cream cheese with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, creating a perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip for fresh fruit. It’s not overly sweet, allowing the rich pumpkin flavor to shine through while enhancing any dessert. Plus, it comes together in just minutes, making it ideal for last-minute baking needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, well 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
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin-flavored cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated. Then add the remaining cream cheese along with vanilla extract and sea salt; blend until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate powdered sugar in two batches, mixing until creamy and thickened to your desired consistency.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg