Sweetened Cream Cheese
Transform your desserts and breakfast spreads with this luscious Sweetened Cream Cheese recipe! With just five simple ingredients—cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and a touch of salt—this easy, no-cook spread comes together in under 5 minutes. Its silky-smooth texture and balanced sweetness make it the perfect companion for bagels, waffles, cakes, or as a dip for fresh fruits. The recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the sweetness and consistency to your preference. Whether you’re elevating a casual snack or adding a decadent finishing touch to your favorite pastries, this Sweetened Cream Cheese is a must-have in your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams cream cheese
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to soften.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat it with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Gradually sift the powdered sugar into the cream cheese, mixing after each addition until fully incorporated and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the mixture, and continue to mix until evenly distributed.
If you prefer a slightly looser consistency, add the milk one teaspoon at a time and mix well until the desired texture is achieved.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or consistency, if needed.
Transfer the sweetened cream cheese to a serving bowl, or store it in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 857 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*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.
