Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
A simple and delicious peanut butter frosting can really make your chocolate cakes and brownies complete. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of work, you can have a perfect homemade buttercream for practically anything.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.11
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter ($0.40)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ($0.93)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ($0.25)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk ($0.24)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar ($1.26)
Instructions
- Cream base. Beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add liquids. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream until light and fluffy.
- Add sugar. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Cream choice. Heavy whipping cream creates a lighter, more whipped texture. Milk or half-and-half also work.
- Consistency control. Add powdered sugar gradually. If the frosting becomes too thick, beat in 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk or cream to loosen it.
- Chilling. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to help the frosting firm up before spreading or piping.
- Storage. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days due to the dairy content.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 76.8mg | Potassium: 75.4mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 35.8g | Vitamin A: 50.4IU | Calcium: 16.2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
