brown butter cream cheese frosting

This brown butter cream cheese frosting is so luscious and creamy. Brown butter gives your average cream cheese frosting a rich and nutty flavor, perfect for topping on your favorite cakes and cupcakes! If you’re looking for something a little different, give this recipe a try!

Let's make brown butter cream cheese frosting together! Gather your ingredients.

Cut the butter into small pieces.

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Place butter in a medium saucepan or light colored skillet over low to medium heat.

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Continue to melt butter, stirring often. The butter will begin to foam and you’ll see little brown bits forming on the bottom of the pan.

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Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. The foam will start to dissipate and the butter will turn a golden brown.

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Remove the brown butter from the heat and place in a small bowl. Let the browned butter cool and solidify before using.

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Once the brown butter is solid, add it to a large bowl with softened cream cheese.

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Mix on medium speed until light and fluffy. You should not see any chunks of cream cheese in the mixture.

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Add the vanilla extract and salt to the brown butter cream cheese mixture. Mix until combined, about 1 minute.

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Gradually add in the powdered sugar on low speed, mixing between each addition.

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Increase the speed to medium-high speed and mix until you reach the perfect consistency.

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Use this frosting to decorate your favorite cakes, cookies, brownies, and more!

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brown butter cream cheese frosting

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This brown butter cream cheese frosting is so luscious and creamy. Brown butter gives your average cream cheese frosting a rich and nutty flavor, perfect for topping on your favorite cakes and cupcakes! If you’re looking for something a little different, give this recipe a try!

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Let's make brown butter cream cheese frosting together! Gather your ingredients.

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Cut the butter into small pieces.

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Place butter in a medium saucepan or light colored skillet over low to medium heat.

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Continue to melt butter, stirring often. The butter will begin to foam and you’ll see little brown bits forming on the bottom of the pan.

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Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. The foam will start to dissipate and the butter will turn a golden brown.

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Remove the brown butter from the heat and place in a small bowl. Let the browned butter cool and solidify before using.

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Once the brown butter is solid, add it to a large bowl with softened cream cheese.

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Mix on medium speed until light and fluffy. You should not see any chunks of cream cheese in the mixture.

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Add the vanilla extract and salt to the brown butter cream cheese mixture. Mix until combined, about 1 minute.

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Gradually add in the powdered sugar on low speed, mixing between each addition.

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Increase the speed to medium-high speed and mix until you reach the perfect consistency.

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Use this frosting to decorate your favorite cakes, cookies, brownies, and more!

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Grab the full recipe at the link below!

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