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cream cheese buttercream on a cupcake and in a piping bag
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Cream Cheese Buttercream

Luscious Cream Cheese Buttercream is smooth and spreadable. It holds its shape and can be piped. Perfect for cookies, cupcakes, and cakes.
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 5.5 cups
Calories 1131kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon half-n-half
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Sift the powdered sugar after measuring.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese.
  • Gradually add half of the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well before adding more.
  • Add the half-n-half and vanilla.
  • Continue adding the remaining powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well before adding more. Then, beat until smooth and creamy.

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Storage

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 1131kcal | Carbohydrates: 177g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 173g | Vitamin A: 1605IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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