Homemade Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Icing
Elevate your desserts with this luscious Homemade Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Icing, a perfect blend of velvety cream cheese and airy whipped cream. This versatile frosting recipe is a breeze to whip up, requiring just five simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time. The tangy richness of softened cream cheese is sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with pure vanilla extract, while a pinch of salt balances the flavors beautifully. What sets this icing apart is the addition of freshly whipped heavy cream, folded in for an irresistibly light and fluffy texture. Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or as a decadent topping for brownies and pies, this crowd-pleaser is easily customizable to suit your sweetness preference. Refrigerate before use for effortless piping or spreading, and enjoy its creamy perfection for up to three days. Your baked goods deserve this indulgent finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.125 tsp salt
Instructions
Chill a metal mixing bowl and the whisk attachment of a hand or stand mixer for 10-15 minutes in the freezer. This helps the heavy whipping cream whip more effectively.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Start on low speed, then gradually increase to medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
In the chilled metal mixing bowl, pour the heavy whipping cream. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, one-third at a time. Use a spatula to gently combine, ensuring the mixture stays fluffy. Avoid overmixing to prevent deflation.
Once fully combined, taste and adjust for sweetness or vanilla if desired.
Refrigerate the icing for at least 30 minutes before spreading or piping onto desserts. Stored in an airtight container, it can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.4 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.8 g | 479% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1114 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*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.
