Best 4 Professional Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to cream cheese buttercream frosting. Discover the secrets to achieving a smooth, velvety frosting that elevates your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts to new heights. With three delectable variations, including classic cream cheese buttercream, rich chocolate cream cheese buttercream, and tangy lemon cream cheese buttercream, this article offers a symphony of flavors to satisfy every palate.

Unveiling the secrets of professional pastry chefs, we provide step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and detailed ingredient lists to ensure your frosting turns out perfect every time. Learn how to whip up a luscious classic cream cheese buttercream, characterized by its creamy texture and subtle tang. Elevate your desserts with our rich chocolate cream cheese buttercream, where the decadent flavors of chocolate and cream cheese intertwine harmoniously. For a refreshing twist, embark on a culinary adventure with our tangy lemon cream cheese buttercream, where the vibrant zest of lemon adds a burst of citrusy brightness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE IDEAL CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This ideal crusting buttercream frosting recipe makes it easy to add finishing touches to your cake and is a must if you want a frosting that keeps its shape!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
½ cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 cups Powdered Sugar ((Confectioners' Sugar) Sifted)
2 tablespoons Milk, Heavy Cream or Water
pinch Salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening together on medium speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 1 minute.
  • Add the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, then beat well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Once all the sugar is mixed in, gradually add in the milk (or heavy cream or water), a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This is the lightest and creamiest cream cheese frosting! Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and more.

Provided by Annalise

Categories     Dessert

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces cream cheese ((1 brick, 226 grams), softened to room temperature)
½ cup unsalted butter ((1 stick, 113 grams), softened to room temperature)
4 cups powdered sugar ((455 grams), sifted)
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer on low until combined.
  • Turn speed up to high and beat for 4-5 minutes until smooth, light, and creamy. Stop and scrape down the bowl 1-2 times to make sure it mixing well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870 kcal, Carbohydrate 122 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 119 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERCREAM CREAM CHEESE DECORATOR FROSTING



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This is a recipe that I created because I decorate a-lot of cakes and cupcakes. This works well for decorating, and it has lots of flavor. I let whatever I decorate set uncovered for several hours for the frosting to firm up and then I cover it loosely until time to transport or eat. The only problem I seem to have with this frosting is making sure I get enough for my cakes or cupcakes before the kids or my husband hits the bowl!

Provided by Mommy of Five

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 6 cups approximately, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Crisco shortening (preferably butter flavored)
1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk
2 lbs powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, butter and crisco on medium or high speed for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Add extracts and flavorings and 3 tablespoons of milk, beat on medium speed until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar in about six different intervals and beat until well combined between intervals, using a rubber scraper to make sure all ingredients are incorporated. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 minute to increase the volume. Frosting will be light and fluffy, you may need to add up to 1 tablespoons of milk for desired consistency. I usually add up to 1 teaspoons extra of one of the extracts if I am going to use the frosting for use in a decorating bag. I just prefer the flavoring instead of the extra milk.
  • If you are going to use this as a colored decorator frosting I've found that adding the gel colors when you add the extracts and milk seems to work the best.

CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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The delicious cream cheese buttercream frosting recipe is a great addition to Angie Dudley's Cupcake Pops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes enough for about 50 cupcake bites

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowls as necessary.
  • Add vanilla and increase mixer speed to medium. Blend until frosting is fluffy, about 1 minute.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and cream cheese. This will result in a richer, more flavorful frosting.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before starting. This will help them cream together smoothly.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can cause the frosting to become grainy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it.
  • Feel free to add flavorings or extracts to the frosting to customize it to your liking. Some popular options include vanilla, almond, lemon, and chocolate.
  • Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Professional cream cheese buttercream 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 little practice, you can make perfect cream cheese buttercream frosting every time.

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