Best 8 Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary delights. This versatile frosting, crafted with the utmost care and precision, offers a velvety-smooth texture that caresses your taste buds with each bite. Its rich, creamy composition, delicately infused with a hint of tangy sweetness, strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and refreshment.

With three enticing variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse palates and occasions. The Classic Cream Cheese Frosting stands as a timeless favorite, its simplicity allowing the natural flavors of cream cheese to shine through. For those who crave a touch of fruity zest, the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting tantalizes with its bright citrus notes, while the Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting beckons with its deep, decadent allure.

Each variation promises an effortless preparation, requiring just a handful of pantry staples and a whisk or electric mixer. The detailed instructions, accompanied by helpful tips and tricks, guide you through the process seamlessly, ensuring perfect results every time.

Whether you seek to elevate a classic layer cake, cupcakes, or cookies, Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting emerges as the crowning glory, adding an irresistible layer of lusciousness that elevates your dessert creations to new heights. Its versatility extends beyond cakes and cupcakes, offering a delightful complement to fruit tarts, brownies, and even savory dishes, adding a touch of creamy richness that harmonizes beautifully with a variety of flavors.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where simplicity meets excellence, where every bite of Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting transports you to a realm of pure dessert bliss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Learn all the best tips and tricks to make deliciously tangy cream cheese frosting that is thick, fluffy, and stable enough for piping!

Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}

Categories     Dessert     Topping

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, (softened (2 sticks))
8 ounces cream cheese, (cold (the kind in a brick))
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

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

BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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

½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract.

CREAM CHEESE ICING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield Icing for 18 to 20 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

EASY SUMMER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla, until well combined.
  • Beat in the Cool Whip. Frost cakes or cupcakes with this frosting.
  • If desired, you can sprinkle the top of the frosting with chopped nuts.
  • Keep the frosted cake in the fridge.
  • If you can't find Cool Whip, use another nondairy whipped cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Sugar 39.3, Protein 2.7

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Try Martha Stewart's quick and easy cream cheese frosting recipe. Cream cheese frosting is a delicious delight atop cupcakes and a favorite on pumpkin cake, carrot cake, and more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, soften cream cheese. Gradually add butter, and continue beating until smooth and well blended. Sift in confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla, and stir to combine.

CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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 the Perfect Summer Cream Cheese Frosting:

- Use high-quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is the star of this frosting, so make sure to use a good quality brand. Look for cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable, with no lumps. - Soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature: This will make them easier to mix together and will help to create a smooth and creamy frosting. - Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your frosting a bright and tangy flavor. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use a good quality brand. - Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating the frosting can cause it to become stiff and grainy. Beat the frosting just until it is smooth and creamy. - Chill the frosting before using: Chilling the frosting will help it to set and will make it easier to spread.

Conclusion:

This easy summer cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping for your favorite summer desserts. It is light and fluffy, with a bright and tangy flavor. The frosting is also very versatile and can be used on a variety of desserts, from cakes and cupcakes to pies and cookies. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy frosting, give this summer cream cheese frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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