This Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting recipe combines the rich, tangy flavor of cream cheese with the warm, aromatic spice of cinnamon, creating a uniquely delicious and versatile topping.
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This cream cheese frosting with cinnamon creates a smooth, creamy texture that's easy to spread and pipe, making it ideal for decorating desserts. Additionally, it pairs well with a wide range of treats, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls and many others.
Ingredients
Gather the following ingredients to make the frosting:
- Cream cheese: use a full-fat cream cheese and bring to room temperature before starting the recipe.
- Butter: use unsalted and softened butter
- Powdered sugar: powdered sugar has a tendency to clump so I recommend sifting before starting the recipe.
- Ground cinnamon
- Milk: you may replace the milk with water.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow these instructions to create the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting recipe:
- Place softened cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (a hand mixer may also be used). Mix cream cheese and butter on medium speed until no lumps remain.
- Add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon and milk. Begin mixing on low speed and gradually increase speed to medium-high. Continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes.
- The cinnamon cream cheese frosting will be fluffy and creamy.
- Enjoy with your desserts!
Equipment
You need the following equipment to create this recipe:
- Hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
Storage
Since this frosting contains butter and cream cheese it is perishable. Store in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To use, remove from refrigerator and allow to soften (approximately 1 hour). Place back in your mixing bowl and mix for a few minutes until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
You may also freeze the cream cheese frosting with cinnamon for up to two months. Defrost by placing in the refrigerator for a few hours.
FAQ
Why should I use softened cream cheese and butter for this recipe?
Recipes to use this frosting with
The following recipes work nicely with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting:
📋 Recipe
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cream Cheese Full-fat, room temperature
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- 6 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Add an extra teaspoon if you want a more intense cinnamon flavor.
- 1 Tablespoon Milk May substitute with water
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (a hand mixer may also be used).
- Mix cream cheese and butter on medium speed until no lumps remain.
- Add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon and milk. Begin mixing on low speed and gradually increase speed to medium-high. Continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes.
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