Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Frosting
A soft, pourable cream cheese frosting made for melting into warm cinnamon rolls, not just sitting on top. Cream cheese, butter, and a splash of heavy cream come together in about 5 minutes for a tangy, spreadable finish that soaks into every layer.
Servings: 12
Calories: 140kcal
Equipment
- MIxing Bowl
- hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream add more if needed
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.8 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup butter
- Add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt
- Add heavy cream and beat until creamy.2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Add more cream for a softer texture
- Add more sugar for a thicker frosting
- Best used immediately on warm rolls
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
