How do you make cream cheese frosting from scratch?

How do you make cream cheese frosting from scratch?

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.

What cream cheese should I use for frosting?

You can use “Philadelphia” brand cream cheese, or a Neufchâtel, or the marscapone cheese as a substitute. The best frosting is usually made with a full-fat cream cheese, although a light cream cheese will work.

How do you make Martha Stewart cream cheese frosting?

Beat cream cheese, butter, and 1 cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until combined. With machine running, add remaining 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, and beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes more.

Why is my cream cheese frosting runny?

Unfortunately occasionally cream cheese frosting does liquefy and this mainly comes from the liquid in the cream cheese mixing with the icing (confectioners') sugar and dissolving it, leading to a runny icing. Adding extra sugar will not correct the problem and will also lead to a frosting that is too sweet.