This homemade cream cheese frosting recipe is easy to make, slightly sweet, tangy, and will quickly become your new favorite frosting! It pipes beautifully and holds its shape - you're going to be putting this frosting on everything.
Add vanilla extract. Now reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add powdered sugar. Turn up the speed to high and beat until frosting forms stiff peaks.
Taste test - if you want it sweeter, add more powdered sugar. If you want less cream cheese flavor and more vanilla, add a little more vanilla extract.
If you want to color the frosting, now's the time to do it. I recommend using soft gel paste food coloring as it doesn't thin out your frosting the way normal food coloring gel does. Add a drop of color at a time and beat well until you reach the desired color. If you want to do multiple colors, just divide out your frosting into different bowls and beat the desired color into each individually.If you're using white food gel paste, start with three drops, beat well, then add more if desired.
Bright White food gel paste
For best results, place the frosting in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before frosting your baked goods. This allows it to cool down and thicken, which allows for easier piping and spreading. Enjoy!
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Storage: Store cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This applies to the frosting on or off of a baked good.Freezing: The frosting can be stored in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bring it to room temperature and re-whip before using to frost baked goods.