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Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

This EASY Maple Cream Cheese Frosting recipe combines cream cheese, butter, and maple syrup for the ultimate sweet and tangy frosting!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple cream cheese frosting
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 690kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into smaller pieces
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar**

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a large stand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the cream cheese, beating until fully blended.
  • Add the maple syrup, vanilla and salt, beating until no streaks remain.
  • If the frosting is too loose, add 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar until it is stiff enough to hold a peak.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

** Maple syrup thickness can vary greatly, if the frosting is too loose, use 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a desirable consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 944mg | Potassium: 247mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2048IU | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 0.2mg