Cream cheese frosting is a great topping for cookies, cakes (see video on how to frost a cake), brownies and more. It can even be used as a classy dip for fruit. Learn how to whip up your own batch of cream cheese frosting right here, plus learn how to make your own pastry bag – it’s a go-to tool for any baker.

Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:

Easy

Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 10-12 minutes

Serving Size: Yields about 2 cups

Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 stick unsalted butter (very softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:
1. Cream together the cream cheese and butter in a bowl.
2. Stir in the vanilla.
3. Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix until smooth. Refrigerate leftovers.

How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting & Your Own Pastry Bag from Northwestern Spoon Magazine on Vimeo.