This rich and creamy cream cheese frosting is ideal for generously spreading over warm, freshly baked cinnamon rolls!
This recipe is the perfect frosting for one cinnamon roll batch.
The perfect cream cheese frosting for these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls!
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Ingredients & Substitutions
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions.
- Butter – adds richness and a creamy texture to the frosting.
- Cream Cheese – the star ingredient that gives the frosting its tangy, creamy flavour. Stick with full-fat cream cheese for the best texture. Avoid using spreadable cream cheese from a tub, as it can make the frosting too soft.
- Vanilla Extract – enhances the flavour and adds a warm, sweet note. Pure vanilla extract is ideal, but imitation vanilla works as a budget-friendly alternative.
- Powdered Sugar – sweetens and thickens the frosting. Sift the sugar before adding it to avoid lumps.
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Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to beat until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 2: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Gradually sift in the icing sugar, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Step 4: Spread over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
How To Store
At Room Temperature – These cinnamon rolls can remain at room temperature for serving, but be sure to cover them to prevent them from drying out. If left out for more than two hours, transfer them to the refrigerator to keep fresh.
Refrigerate – Store cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Warm them in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving for that fresh-baked taste.
Freeze – Cinnamon rolls freeze well. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminium foil, and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, then warm in the oven or microwave before enjoying.
Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Frosting
Ingredients
- ½ block cream cheese 4 ounces or 120g
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar icing sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed to beat until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually sift in the icing sugar, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
