Description
This Cinnamon Roll Frosting Cream Cheese is the ultimate creamy, tangy, and sweet topping for your favorite warm cinnamon rolls. It takes just five ingredients and five minutes to whip up a velvety smooth frosting that melts perfectly into every swirl. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself on a cozy morning, this frosting adds bakery-style decadence at home.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk or heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Take the cream cheese and butter out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
4. Beat on low speed first, then increase to medium-high until fully combined and creamy.
5. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream 1 teaspoon at a time and mix until you reach your desired consistency.
6. Spread the frosting over warm cinnamon rolls for a melty finish, or on cooled rolls for a thicker layer.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese, not whipped or spreadable.
Let the butter and cream cheese fully soften before beating to avoid lumps.
Sift the powdered sugar if you want an extra silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg