Best 7 Chef Johns Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Chef John's cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. If you are looking for a creamy, rich, and flavorful frosting that will take your desserts to the next level, then Chef John's cream cheese frosting is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF'S SECRET WHIPPED CREAM RECIPE



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Read on to find out how to make the sweetest, creamiest, fluffiest whipped cream recipe ever. Our Chef's Secret Whipped Cream Recipe is a great topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 quart or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 env. KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Refrigerate small mixing bowl at least 15 minutes to chill.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatine over cold water in small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook on low heat 3 minutes or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
  • Place whipping cream in chilled bowl. Gradually add gelatine, beating with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat on medium speed 5 minutes or until thickened. Add sugar; beat on high speed 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 0 g

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is the frosting I use on delicious red velvet cupcakes. Is this the easiest recipe I've ever done? Maybe!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter, softened
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat mixture on medium speed until smooth.n
  • Scrape down the attachment and sides of bowl; add confectioners' sugar to butter mixture. Mix at low speed until confectioners' sugar begins to incorporate into butter mixture. Raise mixer speed to high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, scraping sides occasionally, about 3 minutes. Frosting will set up and become firmer when refrigerated.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 18 g

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chef John's Cream Cheese Frosting image

This is the frosting I use on delicious red velvet cupcakes. Is this the easiest recipe I've ever done? Maybe!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter, softened
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat mixture on medium speed until smooth.
  • Scrape down the attachment and sides of bowl; add confectioners' sugar to butter mixture. Mix at low speed until confectioners' sugar begins to incorporate into butter mixture. Raise mixer speed to high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, scraping sides occasionally, about 3 minutes. Frosting will set up and become firmer when refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 18 g

CHEF JOHN'S CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chef John's Cream Cheese Frosting image

This is the frosting I use on delicious red velvet cupcakes. Is this the easiest recipe I've ever done? Maybe!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter, softened
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat mixture on medium speed until smooth.n
  • Scrape down the attachment and sides of bowl; add confectioners' sugar to butter mixture. Mix at low speed until confectioners' sugar begins to incorporate into butter mixture. Raise mixer speed to high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, scraping sides occasionally, about 3 minutes. Frosting will set up and become firmer when refrigerated.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 18 g

CHEF JOHN'S CARROT CAKE



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I finally added a video to my old and trusty recipe for carrot cake, revamped with coconut oil this time. If you want to decorate it with candied carrots, simply slice them thinly and boil for a couple minutes in a syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
4 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup coconut oil
2 cups finely grated carrots, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) can finely crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste
3 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a bowl. Add salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Sprinkle in ground ginger and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until combined. Set aside.
  • Add sugar to a separate bowl. Whisk in eggs until mixture is smooth and pale yellow, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat butter and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat until just melted but not too hot. Whisk into the bowl with the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add carrots, crushed pineapple, pecans, and walnuts. Stir well.
  • Stir flour mixture into the carrot mixture until no dry spots remain. Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Tap the pan against your counter to let any big air bubbles rise to the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting, at least 40 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar to form a smooth frosting. Spread evenly over the cooled cake. Chill completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.2 calories, Carbohydrate 87.8 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 473.3 mg, Sugar 68.2 g

CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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Time 15m

Yield Makes 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
6 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 (1 pound) boxes confectioners sugar (7 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Make frosting in 2 batches: For first batch, beat 6 packages cream cheese in a standing electric mixer until smooth and add 3 sticks butter and 1 box confectioners sugar. Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated, then beat on medium speed 1 minute. Repeat with remaining ingredients and combine batches.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Whip up this easy cream cheese frosting for icing classic bakes like carrot cake, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake or cupcakes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 15m

Yield Will cover a 18cm cake (approx 8 people)

Number Of Ingredients 4

100g butter , softened
1 tbsp orange juice (optional)
100g icing sugar , sieved
200g full fat cream cheese

Steps:

  • Beat the softened butter to a soft and even consistency. Add the orange juice, if using, then the icing sugar. Cream until you have a smooth, soft buttercream consistency.
  • Add the cream cheese and work it in - don't beat it in, just slowly mix with a wooden spoon. Depending on how soft the mixture is, you may want to put it in the fridge for 10 mins at this point. If it's runny, it will firm up again. It should be spreadable and not run off the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese: The quality of your cream cheese will greatly affect the taste of your frosting. Look for a brand that is smooth and creamy, with no lumps or graininess.
  • Soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature: This will help them mix together smoothly and create a light and fluffy frosting.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy: This will take a few minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Be patient and continue beating until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar: Add the powdered sugar in small batches, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or lumpy.
  • Flavor the frosting to your liking: Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, or other flavorings to taste. You can also add food coloring to create a custom color.
  • Chill the frosting before using: This will help it firm up and make it easier to spread or pipe.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect cream cheese frosting that will impress your friends and family.

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