Cream Cheese Frosting for Brownies
Combine rich chocolate and espresso with tangy cream cheese to make a decadent cream cheese frosting for brownies.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, (half a bar), room temperature
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed until it is smooth and free of lumps.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them combine more easily for extra creamy cream cheese frosting.
- Create a creamy base for the cream cheese frosting recipe by beating the butter and cream cheese together before adding the other ingredients.
- Sift the powdered sugar before including it in the frosting for the best results. Taking the extra step helps to prevent lumps from forming for a smoother frosting.
- Refrigerate your brownies for one hour and chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using it to frost the already cool brownies.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 165 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 22 mg | Sodium: 62 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 21 g | Vitamin A: 4 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 5 mg | Iron: 6 mg
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