Alton Brown's Cream Cheese Frosting
Alton Brown's precise cream cheese frosting recipe with a brief chilling step for optimal spreading consistency.
4 ingredients-4 steps-2 cups
Updated Feb 1, 2026
American
Recipe by Alton Brown
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- stand mixer with paddle or whisk attachment
Ingredients
|
Equipment Needed
- stand mixer with paddle or whisk attachment
Instructions
- 1
Mix base
In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle or whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter on medium just until blended.
- 2
Add vanilla
Add the vanilla and beat until combined.
- 3
Add sugar
With the speed on low, add the powdered sugar in 4 batches and beat until smooth between each addition.
- 4
Chill
Place the frosting in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
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