Peanut butter cream cheese frosting is a salty sweet, flavorful frosting recipe that you’re going to love! Cream Cheese & peanut butter combine for a deliciously fluffy, smooth peanut butter frosting that is perfect on cupcakes, cakes, cookies & more!
Peanut butter frosting with cream cheese and brown sugar is a great addition to cupcakes, cakes, and brownies. Of course, the opportunities to use it don’t end there and I’m sure you can come up with a few great ideas too! If you do- let me know in the comments because I’m always looking for new and creative ideas!
What is peanut butter cream cheese frosting?
This frosting is a great sweet, tangy, and savory frosting that stands alone in its awesomeness right there next to buttercreams. It’s a cream cheese frosting that is the perfect balance of sweet and salty and it’s so easy to make that you can whip up an entire batch within minutes. So tell the store-bought frosting can to stand aside and grab your favorite jar of PB and some sugar because your next baked good is getting an upgrade.
Ingredients for peanut butter cream cheese frosting
Ingredients for peanut butter cream cheese frosting-Peanut butter: We need 2 cups of peanut butter and I highly recommend you use creamy, but natural peanut butter is okay too. You may have to adjust the powdered sugar to get your desired consistency if you use a “wetter” peanut butter variety.
-Cream cheese: We need an entire block (8 ounces of softened cream cheese). You could also use Neufchatel which is a lower fat version of cream cheese. It’s naturally softer and usually even cheaper in the grocery stores too!
-Brown sugar: This adds a little color, sweetness, and depth of flavor thanks to the molasses. We need ¼ cup.
-Butter: Use 4 tablespoons of real butter, not margarine!
-Confectioners sugar: Also known as powdered sugar, you can sift it for a smoother frosting texture, but it’s not necessary.
How to make peanut butter cream cheese frosting
How to make peanut butter cream cheese frostingBeat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl.
Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until everything is well blended.
Frost the tops of your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Frosting
Peanut butter cream cheese frosting is a salty sweet, flavorful frosting recipe that you’re going to love! Cream Cheese & peanut butter combine for a deliciously fluffy, smooth peanut butter frosting that is perfect on cupcakes, cakes, cookies & more!
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Servings: 24
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 block cream cheese (8 ounces) softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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In a large bowl using a mixer beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and butter.
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Next slowly beat in the powdered sugar, until everything is well blended.
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Frost cake, cupcakes, or cookies as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
How can I soften my cream cheese quickly?
You can soften a brick quickly by taking a clean towel and running it under hot water. Wring out as much water as possible and then remove the cream cheese from the box (leaving it in the foil) and wrapping the warm damp towel wrapped around the foil-lined block for a few minutes. This is by far, my favorite tip for softening cream cheese and it really works!
How can I use peanut butter frosting?
Use this peanut butter frosting over the tops of your next batch of chocolate brownies. Peanut butter frosting for brownies is like a match made in heaven. You can also frost the tops of cookies, or frost a cake (I recommend chocolate-yum!) Of course, you can also spread it over the top of some banana cake for a great twist!
How long is cream cheese frosting good for?
If kept in a covered container in the fridge this frosting can last as long as two whole weeks, giving you plenty of time to use it all up (or eat it with a spoon). You can also freeze the frosting in an airtight container for longer storage solutions and then allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before using it.
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