Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Get ready to elevate your desserts with this luscious Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting—a decadent treat that strikes the perfect balance between creamy, tangy, and nutty sweetness. Made with rich cream cheese, silky smooth peanut butter, and just the right touch of vanilla, this frosting whips up in just 10 minutes to create a fluffy, spreadable topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or even cookies. With its velvety texture and customizable consistency, this frosting is as versatile as it is irresistible. Whether you're indulging your peanut butter cravings or looking to impress at your next celebration, this quick and easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a convenient go-to for any last-minute baking projects!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and unsalted butter. Both should be at room temperature for easier mixing.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter to the bowl and beat again on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix for another 30 seconds to combine.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent it from puffing out. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk and mix well. Adjust with more milk if needed, adding 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature and re-whip if necessary before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.6 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2376 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 425.7 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1854 mg | 39% | |
*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.
