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Salted Caramel Cream Cheese

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Salted Caramel Cream Cheese frosting offers a perfect blend of tangy cream cheese and rich salted caramel, ideal for desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best results.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
  • 0.5 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Or substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of unsalted butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pour in ½ cup of salted caramel sauce and 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract, then mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed to minimize sugar cloud, then mix for about 2 minutes.
  4. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes for stability.
  5. Once chilled, the frosting is ready to be piped onto cupcakes or spread on cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For a fluffy consistency, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and chill before piping. Adjust sea salt for balance in flavor.

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