:: Maple Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting ::
Confession…. this post was totally supposed to be about Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting {whew… that’s a mouthful}, but…. the frosting literally STOLE the show! I decided that this entire post had to be dedicated to its light, airy, sweetness!
So, a little background… I first had this whipped cream cheese frosting when one of my lovely friends/coworkers made me cupcakes for my surprise baby shower with Mr. Amazing. Thankfully, my dear friend gave me the recipe, which I then passed on to Nicole, and some of my other close friends. In fact, Nicole also loves it, and has shared the recipe with you here. This time around… I made a minor {dare I say…. remarkable} adjustment, which turned this perfect summer frosting into the perfect one for fall. In fact… I couldn’t sleep last night because I was thinking of all the ways one could eat this heavenly confection!
Here are my thoughts… this would be incredibly delicious topped on pancakes, waffles, spice cakes, pumpkin, apple, or pecan pies, graham crackers, sugar cookies, or even fall muffins! It could be used as a sweet filling for dessert crepes… or you could simply dunk sliced apples right into it! Of course, there’s always my favorite option… eat. it. straight. out. of. the. bowl. If you choose that last option, just know you’re going to lick that bowl clean! It’s just that good!
Maple Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce package softened cream cheese {I used the Philadelphia brand}
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pure maple extract*
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream {very cold}
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form {this usually takes a few minutes}; set aside. {Tip: Before starting, put your mixing bowl into the freezer for several minutes. It will lessen the time it takes to form the stiff peaks.}
- In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, sugar, salt and maple flavoring. Beat until creamy and smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream with a rubber spatula.
Notes
*If you love a heavier maple flavoring, simply increase the amount used in the recipe from 3/4 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon.
Enjoy!
Prefer a Buttercream Frosting? Try Nicole’s favorite from Magnolia Bakery {here}! Enjoy, friends!
