Cheese frosting

Cheese frosting is a type of icing made from cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. It is used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.

The history of cheese frosting is unclear. It is likely that cream cheese frosting was created in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. recipes for cream cheese frosting appeared in several cookbooks published in the early 1900s.

In the 1950s, Kraft Foods began marketing a packaged mix for cream cheese frosting. The mix became popular, and cream cheese frosting became a staple of American baking.

Advice

When making cheese frosting, it is important to ensure that you use the right type of cheese. Cream cheese is the most popular choice for cheese frosting, but mascarpone or ricotta can also be used. To ensure that the cheese is soft and spreadable, it should be at room temperature before you begin. Additionally, it is important to slowly add the sugar to the cheese and beat until the sugar is fully incorporated and the frosting is light and fluffy. Lastly, adding a bit of flavoring such as vanilla extract or citrus zest can really enhance the flavor of the frosting.

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Recipes

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cream cheese
vanilla extract
butter
salt
powdered sugar
confectioners sugar
sugar
lemon juice
heavy cream
baking soda
cocoa powder
egg
cinnamon
milk
baking powder
all purpose flour
nutmeg
philadelphia cream cheese
ice water
chocolate
cake flour
cream
dairy cream cheese
dairy soy margarine
caramel sauce
maple extract
liquid stevia
vegan cream cheese
vegan margarine
vanilla
lemon zest
milk chocolate
white vinegar
pumpkin puree
brown sugar
clove
dark chocolate
cranberry compote filling
sagecream cheese frosting
butternut squash
sage
light brown sugar
pecan
cranberry
ginger
cranberry compote juice
batch red velvet cookie bar
water
medjool date

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • cream cheese 72%

Common Ingredients

  • vanilla extract 68%
  • butter 64%

Usual Ingredients

  • salt 48%
  • powdered sugar 44%

Rarey Ingredients

  • confectioners sugar 28%