Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this frosting is a delightful blend of chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt, and continue beating until fully combined and fluffy.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture in batches until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Use or Chill: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For a sweeter frosting, add up to 1/4 cup more powdered sugar.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened and heavy cream is very cold for the best texture.
- This frosting holds its shape well and can be piped for decorative finishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
