Description
Learn how to make the best Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting with this step-by-step guide. With just six ingredients and a few minutes, you’ll have a deliciously sweet, rich, and creamy homemade frosting to add to all your favorite recipes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and diced
- 3 cups confectioner’s sugar, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the diced butter to a small skillet or pot. Heat the skillet to medium heat. The butter will start to melt as the skillet heats up.
- Allow the butter to bubble and “cook” until it begins to change from a bright yellow color to a golden brown color. Continually stir the butter as you see the foam start to dissipate and brown bits begin to form in the bottom of the pan. Cook and stir the butter until it is a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma.
- Remove the butter from the heat and transfer to a heat safe dish. Transfer to the fridge to refrigerate until cool.
- Next add the cooled butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat on high until smooth and creamy. Next, add the confectioner’s sugar, orange zest (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Beat the frosting on low speed for around 30 seconds to incorporate and then increase to high speed. Beat the frosting on high for around 2 minutes until fluffy.
