Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe that will elevate your autumn baking to new heights. This creamy, dreamy frosting captures the essence of pumpkin spice and pairs perfectly with cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. With a balance of sweetness and rich creaminess, it’s the ideal topping for all your seasonal treats. Imagine spreading this luscious icing on a warm pumpkin spice cake or dolloping it onto soft cookies – each bite is a comforting embrace of fall flavors. Whether you’re celebrating the season with friends or treating yourself to a cozy dessert night, this frosting is sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces pumpkin-flavored cream cheese (or plain mixed with 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add half of the pumpkin-flavored cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt; continue beating until fluffy.
- Slowly sift in powdered sugar, starting with 4 cups, blending until well combined and achieving desired consistency.
- Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg