Cream Cheese Frosting with Brown Butter and Bourbon

Cream Cheese Frosting with Brown Butter and Bourbon
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    148

Elevate your cakes with this decadent frosting, where the rich, nutty notes of browned butter dance with the tang of cream cheese and a whisper of bourbon. Perfect for banana, carrot, or spice cakes, this frosting is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    42 g
  • Cholesterol
    54 mg
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    138 mg
  • Sugar
    40 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 20 mins **Brown the Butter (15-20 minutes):** In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) of the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then subsides, and the milk solids turn a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins **Combine Ingredients (5 minutes):** In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup (57g) of softened butter and the softened cream cheese. Add the browned butter (slightly cooled), vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract), and bourbon (if using). Beat on low speed until smooth and well combined.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins **Add Sugar and Cream (5-10 minutes):** Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar and heavy cream, alternating between the two, while mixing on low speed. Continue until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the frosting to become too soft.

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04 Step

Recipe View 30 mins **Chill (Optional, 30 minutes):** If the frosting is too soft for decorating, cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up slightly.

For a more intense bourbon flavor, add up to 1 fluid ounce (30ml).
Sifting the confectioners' sugar ensures a smooth, lump-free frosting.
If you don't have a vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of high-quality vanilla extract can be substituted.
The browned butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Be sure to bring it to room temperature before using.
Adjust the amount of confectioners' sugar to achieve your desired consistency. Add more for a thicker frosting, less for a thinner frosting.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 49 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Buck Weimann

    The bourbon gives it a nice kick. Will definitely make again!

  • Krista Mcclure

    I made this for a carrot cake, and it was the perfect complement.

  • Valentin Quitzon

    A little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. The texture was perfect!

  • Andreane Hirthe

    This frosting is amazing! The browned butter adds such a unique flavor.

  • Kaylah Beahan

    Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner baker like me.

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