Cream Cheese Icing

Name: Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more if needed; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, plus more if needed

4 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more if needed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, plus more if needed

Directions

1

In the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until very smooth.
2

Add 2 1/4 cups of the confectioners sugar and beat well.
3

Add the remaining 2 1/4 cups sugar and beat until creamy and spreadable.
4

If too thick, add a bit more butter.
5

If too thin, add a little more confectioners sugar.
6

Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.