Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich and decadent twist on classic cream cheese frosting. Featuring nutty, aromatic brown butter combined with smooth cream cheese and sweet powdered sugar, this frosting is perfectly creamy and flavorful, ideal for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 9-inch two-layer cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup brown butter (cooled)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Brown Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (to brown)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Brown Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened cream cheese together with the cooled brown butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar to the cream cheese and brown butter mixture, beating continuously until the frosting becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
Notes
- Ensure the brown butter is completely cooled to prevent the cream cheese from melting and the frosting from becoming runny.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and taste.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity for desired sweetness and consistency.
- This frosting is best used immediately or stored in the refrigerator and brought to room temperature before spreading.
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