The best cream cheese frosting recipe for cinnamon rolls, made with just 4 simple ingredients. It’s creamy, light and the perfect finishing touch for your favorite sweet treat.
Homemade frosting for cinnamon rolls is so much better than a traditional icing glaze. It comes together in minutes and is one of those recipes you’ll make once and never go back to store bought again.
This cream cheese frosting isn’t overly sweet, it has just the right balance of sweetness with a slight tang that pairs perfectly with warm cinnamon rolls. It’s also delicious on carrot cake, pumpkin bread, sugar cookies and muffins.
If you love this homemade frosting recipe, also try my homemade whipped cream. It’s also a great topping for desserts!
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 2 cups (frosts 10-12 cinnamon rolls)
- Skill Level: Easy
- Texture: Light, fluffy and creamy
- Flavor: Light, sweet with a tangy finish
- Best for: Cinnamon rolls, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, quick breads
- Freezer Friendly: No
- Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, electric mixer
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Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- Whipped cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Heavy cream or whole milk
How to Make Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mix, beat until smooth, creamy and fully combined.
- The frosting should be thick and fluffy.
- If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar and beat again until smooth.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using and give it a quick stir to soften.
Helpful Tips
- Use whipped cream cheese, not block cream cheese, for the lightest texture.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of milk or heavy cream and add more if needed.
- For extra tang, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.
- The frosting spreads best on warm (not hot) cinnamon rolls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can make it up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge.
Freezing is not recommended as the texture will change when thawed.
Recipe
Cream Cheese Frosting for Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mix, beat until smooth, creamy and fully combined.
- The frosting should be thick and fluffy.
- If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar and beat again until smooth.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese, not block cream cheese, for the lightest texture.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of milk or heavy cream and add more if needed.
- For extra tang, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.
- The frosting spreads best on warm (not hot) cinnamon rolls.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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