Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz block cream cheese full fat, at room temperature
- ¼ cup salted butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 - 1.5 cups confectioner's sugar optional, for a pipe-able frosting
- 1 teaspoon maple extract optional, for a stronger maple flavor
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand or stand mixer. Add the butter and continue to whip until smooth.
- Add the maple syrup (and sugar + extract, if using) and beat on low until incorporated.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for about 1 minute until smooth and lightly fluffy.
- Set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and then use to decorate your favorite desserts.
Notes
Leftovers
Store leftover cream cheese frosting (and anything frosted with it) in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
*Nutrition calculated without Confectioner's sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.03mg
