Description
This creamy and tangy cream cheese filling is perfect for cakes, pastries, or desserts. Easy to make, this recipe delivers smooth, delicious filling every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by softening the cream cheese and butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, a little at a time, mixing after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt (if using).
- Continue mixing until the filling reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using to firm it up (optional).
- Use the filling to frost cakes, fill pastries, or as a topping for desserts.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, add more powdered sugar to taste.
- For a firmer filling, refrigerate it for a longer time before use.
- You can add lemon zest or cinnamon to customize the flavor of your filling.
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Filling, Cake Filling, Pastry Filling
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: cream cheese filling, cream cheese frosting, dessert filling, cake filling, easy cream cheese filling, homemade filling, smooth cream cheese filling