Take your classic cream cheese frosting to the next level with this rich and creamy Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Frosting! The blend of smooth peanut butter, cream cheese, and butter creates an amazing texture that pairs perfectly with a variety of desserts.
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Enhance your frosting recipe with this velvety cream cheese peanut butter frosting! With strong peanut butter flavor, this easy recipe is perfect for peanut butter lovers.
This delicious, melt-in your mouth, creamy frosting goes well with a variety of desserts. For a fun twist, add it to your favorite dessert including chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes, banana cake, banana cupcakes, to spread on top of peanut butter cookies, your favorite peanut butter treats or even on your peanut butter cake recipe!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
The fusion of cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter is has a creamy texture that's hard to resist. Whether it's frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this is best peanut butter frosting that turns any treat into a masterpiece.
Without a ton of effort and simple ingredients, you're ready to rock some seriously delicious homemade frosting. You can even make a double batch of this smooth frosting to freeze for later use.
Ingredients You Need
- Unsalted butter: Serves as the foundation, lending a smooth and rich base to the frosting.
- Full-fat cream cheese: Balances out the sweetness from the powdered sugar and peanut butter.
- Creamy peanut butter: Adds a distinct nutty flavor and a creamy consistency to the frosting.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the frosting and contributes to its smooth texture.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall taste of the frosting.
- Milk: Helps adjust the consistency of the frosting.
Step By Step Photos
Mix butter and cream cheese together.
Add the peanut butter and mix.
Gradually add the powdered sugar.
Add a tablespoon or two of milk.
Mix until smooth.
Using piping bag to pipe onto sweets.
How To Make Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Frosting From Scratch
Step 1. Cream the butter and cream cheese: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer at medium speed to cream together of room temperature butter and room temperature cream cheese, until light and fluffy.
Step 2. Add peanut butter: Mix in the cup of peanut butter until smooth.
Step 3. Gradually add powdered sugar: Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4. Add vanilla extract: Incorporate vanilla extract into the mixture and mix until well combined.
Step 5. Use immediately: Use the frosting immediately to frost your cake, cupcakes, or cookies.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Be sure the butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter are all at room temperature. This helps to mix the frosting so it's smooth and prevents lumps.
- If the frosting turns out too thick, add a small amount of milk (1-2 tablespoons) gradually until you achieve your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Depending on your preference, you can have a slightly thicker frosting for piping designs or a slightly softer one for spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Absolutely! This frosting is suitable for piping decorations and swirls onto cupcakes and cakes.
Certainly! This frosting can be used to fill cake layers. Just make sure the cake is properly supported, especially if the frosting is on the softer side.
If you plan to use the frosting within a day or two, you can store it at room temperature. Keep it covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate the frosting. Place it in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to a week.
Yes. Portion the frosting into smaller airtight containers or sealable plastic bags. Place the containers or bags in the freezer. The frosting can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
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Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk and mix until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Be sure the butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter are all at room temperature. This helps to mix the frosting so it's smooth and prevents lumps.
- If the frosting turns out too thick, add a small amount of milk (1-2 tablespoons) gradually until you achieve your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Depending on your preference, you can have a slightly thicker frosting for piping designs or a slightly softer one for spreading.
- Storing: If you plan to use the frosting within a day or two, you can store it at room temperature. Keep it covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate the frosting. Place it in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Portion the frosting into smaller airtight containers or sealable plastic bags. Place the containers or bags in the freezer. The frosting can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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