Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is a decadent and flavorful topping that combines the nutty richness of browned butter with the tangy smoothness of cream cheese. This frosting adds a deep, caramel-like flavor and velvety texture to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, making every bite irresistibly indulgent.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 187kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown butter
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Cook butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Turn temperature down to low-medium and continue cooking butter, stirring occasionally, until butter "quiets down" or stops sputtering. Butter will appear golden brown, remove from heat immediately and pour into heat proof bowl to cool
- Blend cream cheese and cooled brown butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for 1 minute
- Add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and milk. Slowly mix in then turn mixer to medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy
Notes
Watch brown butter closely and keep heat on low-medium to avoid burning.
Cool brown butter completely before mixing with cream cheese.
Room temperature cream cheese is best. To speed the process along, place cream cheese in the microwave on 50% power for 30 second intervals. Do not melt.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.03mg
