Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cream Cheese
- Begin by taking your unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and allowing it to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Once it's softened, place the butter in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat it on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until it's smooth and creamy, creating the perfect base for your Pumpkin Cream Cheese frosting.
- Next, carefully add half of the pumpkin-flavored cream cheese into the creamy butter. With the electric mixer set on low speed, blend the ingredients together for about 1-2 minutes until fully incorporated and silky.
- Now, it's time to enhance your frosting! Add the remaining pumpkin cream cheese, pure vanilla extract, and fine sea salt into the bowl. Mix these ingredients together on medium speed for an additional 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Slowly begin adding 2 cups of powdered sugar to the creamy mixture, blending it on low speed to avoid a sugary cloud. After about 2 minutes, increase the speed to medium and mix until smooth.
- After incorporating all the powdered sugar, check the texture of your Pumpkin Cream Cheese frosting. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk or cream.
- Once your delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese frosting has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use, allowing it to return to room temperature for best consistency.
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Notes
Store any frosted treats in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm and fresh. Extra frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.