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Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting is a universal favorite, getting dolloped on cakes from carrot to red velvet and anything in between. This version from Bea Vo adds mascarpone to lighten it up, as well as whipped cream. Creamier, cheesier, lighter, and fluffier. What are you waiting for?
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 211

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream, very cold
  • 3/4 cup mascarpone
  • 3/4 cup cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk or beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In another bowl, beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until well combined.
  • Add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined. Gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion (1/4 cup) | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 61mg | Sugar: 8g