Cream Cheese Frosting for Cinnamon Rolls
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.
Servings: 2 cups
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.
