Cream cheese frosting is a versatile and delicious topping for many desserts. Whether you're making a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, cream cheese frosting can add a rich and creamy flavor that is sure to please everyone. While classic cream cheese frosting is soft and spreadable, there are ways to make it harder and more stable. This can be useful for piping decorations, creating stiff peaks, or simply making the frosting more resistant to melting. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for cream cheese frosting that hardens, providing you with options for different tastes and textures.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is my all time FAVORITE Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! Just 5 ingredients!This recipe will cover either one 2-layer 8" or 9" cake, 24 cupcakes, or generously frost (as much frosting as in the photos) 12 cupcakes.Please see note regarding thickness
Provided by Sam Merritt
Categories Dessert, Cupcakes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
- Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
- With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
- Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /24 batch, Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 20 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Steps:
- Place the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl, and beat on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, and add about half the powdered sugar.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until combined, then scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl again, and add the remaining powdered sugar and the salt.
- Stir together until combined, then turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and whip until the frosting is fluffy and stiff. (Be careful not to over-whip the cream cheese frosting, or it could become runny. As soon as the frosting looks stiff, turn off the mixer and use the frosting immediately.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRUSTING CREAM CHEESE ICING/FROSTING
I found this recipe on another site, courtesy of Kathy Finholt. I love it and used it on the "Why I Joined Zaar Carrot Cake" recipe. It got such rave reviews - both the cake and the icing. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all have. In case you don't know, crusting means that it hardens, but not like a royal icing. This will allow you to smooth it out and get a really smooth icing. You don't have to, but if you like the look of Fondant, you can almost get it as smooth as Fondant.
Provided by Trixyinaz
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4-5 cups, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter, shortening, cream cheese and extracts. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and salt. Beat on low speed until nice and creamy. If you want whiter icing, try to use butter without dyes available at most health food stores.
- This recipe is for a stiff consistency. For a thinner consistency, use 3 pounds of powdered sugar instead.
- If you want a very smooth cake, let the cake sit for 15 minutes after icing (longer for a thinner icing). Then using your spatula or fondant smoothing tool (this works best) smooth it with the non-printed side of a Viva paper towel. To do this, take your paper towel and lay it on your icing (after it crusts) and lightly rub over the paper towel with your spatual or fondant smoothing tool to get a smooth surface. If the icing sticks to the paper towel, you didn't let it "crust" long enough. Stick it in the fridge for 20 minutes or so to let it "crust" then try again. Don't let it set too much tho then it will be difficult to smooth it.
- This recipe will ice, fill and decorate an 8" double layer cake with icing left over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10300.8, Fat 442.2, SaturatedFat 233.8, Cholesterol 987.9, Sodium 4275.1, Carbohydrate 1604.2, Sugar 1569.2, Protein 28.9
BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
Provided by JJ
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING / ICING FOR COOKIES
This frosting dries (although it takes a few hours) so that you can easily stack the frosted cookies for transport. It is perfect for carrot cake cookies! I frosted about 3 dozen cookies, and had some leftover.
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 batch, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese for a few seconds in microwave if necessary. Heat cream, butter, and cream cheese in a small pot, just until the butter and cream cheese melt into the cream. (Stir frequently to avoid burning.).
- Remove the pot from the stove, and stir in the 3 cups of powdered sugar. You will have a goopy mess. Beat it with your electric mixer, until it changes color slightly (3-4 minutes.)
- Spoon, paint, or spread it on your cooled cookies. It will still be pretty thin and goopy, but it should spread in a nice, even coat. (I used the back of my spoon to spread it.)
- Let the icing 'set' for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until it hardens. It won't harden completely, but it will form a nice soft frosting layer that squishes only slightly when pressed, similar to a slice of cheese.
- I modified a regular icing recipe to make this, and was very disappointed with the results at first, but after I left the cookies on the counter for two hours, I was glad I saved them. The icing is perfect for transporting, and has a very good flavor, just right for carrot cake cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 7.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.1
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Great frosting that has cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and whipped topping.
Provided by CUMMINGS
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 25.8 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
Tips for Making Cream Cheese Frosting that Hardens
- Use cold cream cheese. This will help the frosting to set more quickly and smoothly.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until they are light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it lighter and more spreadable.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If you add the powdered sugar all at once, it can make the frosting lumpy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream. If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help it to set and make it easier to spread.
Conclusion
Cream cheese frosting that hardens is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a cream cheese frosting that is both delicious and beautiful. By following these tips, you'll be able to create the perfect cream cheese frosting for your next dessert. Whether you're looking for a light and fluffy frosting or a rich and decadent one, there's a recipe in this article that will suit your needs. So get creative and enjoy!
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