Cream Cheese Crosses Icing for Hot Cross Buns
Elevate your homemade hot cross buns with this rich and tangy Cream Cheese Crosses Icing, the perfect final touch for your Easter or springtime baking! This luxurious icing blends silky cream cheese, creamy unsalted butter, and just the right amount of powdered sugar for a sweet, balanced flavor. A hint of vanilla extract and a splash of milk create the ideal piping consistency, while a pinch of salt enhances the overall taste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy icing recipe is perfect for adding a decorative and delicious cross atop your warm, spiced buns. Be sure to pipe onto completely cooled buns so the icing sets beautifully. With its smooth texture and irresistible flavor, this cream cheese icing is sure to impress at your next Easter brunch or family gathering! Keywords: Cream Cheese Cross Icing, Hot Cross Bun Topping, Easter Dessert, Quick Icing Recipe, Piping Crosses for Hot Cross Buns.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams cream cheese
- 28 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier blending.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Gradually sift in the powdered sugar to avoid lumps, and continue beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Beat on low speed until smooth and you achieve a piping consistency. Add a few more drops of milk if the icing is too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
Transfer the cream cheese icing to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a resealable plastic bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
Pipe a cross onto each cooled hot cross bun. Be sure the buns are completely cooled to prevent the icing from melting.
Let the icing set for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 507 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
