Description
Make your cinnamon rolls unforgettable with this luscious Cinnamon Roll Frosting Cream Cheese. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a dreamy, velvety topping that melts beautifully into warm rolls or spreads perfectly over muffins and cakes. With its tangy cream cheese base, touch of vanilla, and soft sweetness, this easy recipe is your go-to for a homemade bakery-style finish. Whether you’re planning breakfast ideas, a cozy weekend brunch, or simply looking for food ideas for a crowd, this frosting is a guaranteed favorite. It’s a quick breakfast upgrade, a dessert-worthy treat, and an easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
113g cream cheese, softened
56g unsalted butter, softened
120g powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
1. Let the cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature until softened.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar and beat until light and creamy.
4. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
5. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream a little at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
6. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls or store for later use.
Notes
For the best texture, always use full-fat cream cheese and real butter.
This frosting spreads best on warm cinnamon rolls but can also be used as a dip or filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg