Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting • Food Folks and Fun

Created By: Jillian &nbsp|  Updated: March 21, 2023  |   View Our Disclosure PolicyThe recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide. Recipe Cost $6.70Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and pies. It’s fluffy, creamy, and stabilized because of the cream cheese. It costs approximately $6.70 to make this recipe. It makes eight servings for about $0.83 per serving. Looking for something delicious to serve this frosting with? Try some on top of this Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Perfect Deep Dish Apple Pie, or Buttermilk Pie. Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Isn’t it the worst when you take a bite of some frosting, and it is way too sweet or too thick? I wipe off the frosting and don’t even bother finishing it. Which is sad and a waste of frosting! You will not have to do that with this frosting.  This frosting is fluffy, creamy, and not overly sweet. It holds its shape well, better than whipped cream, which is another reason I love it so much. The cream cheese frosting with whipped cream is super versatile. Use it to fill cupcakes, pipe onto pies or cakes, or garnish with fruits. The options are endless! My recipe has an extra special touch with the addition of pumpkin pie spice. This additional flavor makes this the perfect touch for all your favorite fall desserts. However, you can remove this added flavor and use this frosting anytime.  Ingredients and Estimated Cost Per Serving Cost: $0.83 Recipe Cost: $6.70 NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in March 2023. How To Make Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting ***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below. Recipe Substitutions and Variations Storage and Serving Tips SERVE: Serve this on top of pies, especially pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie. You can also use it to top cupcakes and cakes. You can keep the frosting out for no longer than 90 minutes before it needs to covered and refrigerated.  STORE: The frosting will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing this frosting. This is because it looses it’s fluffiness once it’s frozen and then defrosted. Recipe FAQs Can I use whipped cream cheese instead of block for frosting? I prefer to use a block of cream cheese as whipped cream cheese already has air whipped into it. Whipping it, even more, can result in frosting that does not remain fluffy. I prefer to use a block of cream cheese as whipped cream cheese already has air whipped into it. Whipping it, even more, can result in frosting that does not remain fluffy. What is the difference between cream cheese frosting and whipped cream cheese frosting? The difference is in the taste and the texture. Whipped Cream Cheese frosting is lighter and not as sweet tasting. Whipped Cream Cheese frosting is closer to whipped cream but thicker in texture due to the addition of cream cheese, which stabilizes it. The difference is in the taste and the texture. Whipped Cream Cheese frosting is lighter and not as sweet tasting. Whipped Cream Cheese frosting is closer to whipped cream but thicker in texture due to the addition of cream cheese, which stabilizes it. How do you thicken cream cheese whipped cream frosting? Let it chill in the fridge for a bit if you need to thicken the frosting. As it hardens a bit, that can help thicken the frosting. Or, you can try whipping in an ounce or two of room-temperature cream cheese. Let it chill in the fridge for a bit if you need to thicken the frosting. As it hardens a bit, that can help thicken the frosting. Or, you can try whipping in an ounce or two of room-temperature cream cheese. Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Frosting Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and pies. It’s fluffy, creamy, and stabilized because of the cream cheese.  5 from 1 voteAdd the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice (if using) to the stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low until combined, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.Add the chilled cream to the now clean bowl, add the chilled cream, and beat with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Add the cream cheese mixture and mix on low until just combined.Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @FoodFolksandFun ENTER YOUR NAME AND EMAIL AND GET MY DELICIOUS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER… IT’S FREE! You have Successfully Subscribed! Your email will never be sold to 3rd parties and you’ll never be spammed. By using this form you agree with this sites privacy policyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *