Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

Gluten Free
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
45 min.
5
1196kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dessert game with a delightful twist? This Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect indulgence for anyone looking to add a burst of refreshing flavor to their baked creations. With a creamy texture and a subtle peppermint kick, this gluten-free frosting is not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes as well. Whether you're frosting a cake, decorating cupcakes, or simply indulging with a spoon, this luxurious frosting promises to be the star of the show.

Making this delicious frosting in just 45 minutes is easier than you think! With simple ingredients like softened cream cheese and butter, combined with the refreshing essence of peppermint extract, you can create a delightful icing that your friends and family will rave about. Each serving packs a satisfying flavor profile that balances the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of powdered sugar, all while offering a delightful coolness from the peppermint.

Imagine biting into a chocolate cupcake topped with this fluffy, minty frosting or spreading it over a luscious vanilla cake for a perfect holiday dessert. Not only is this recipe a delightful way to enjoy some festive flavors, but it's also straightforward enough for even novice bakers to tackle with confidence. So grab your hand mixer and celebrate sweet moments with this irresistibly creamy Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • teaspoons peppermint extract 
  • pound powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at low speed until smooth.
  2. Add extract, beating until blended.
  3. *2 teaspoons vanilla extract may be substituted.
  4. For Quick Peppermint Frosting, stir together 3 (16-ounce) containers ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting and 2 teaspoons peppermint extract.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1196kcal
Protein1.05%
Fat38.51%
Carbs60.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.4
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
4.4995651873557%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1195.58kcal
59.78%
Fat:52.15g
80.23%
Saturated Fat:16.74g
104.65%
Carbohydrates:184.19g
61.4%
Net Carbohydrates:184.19g
66.98%
Sugar:179.35g
199.28%
Cholesterol:45.81mg
15.27%
Sodium:574.32mg
24.97%
Alcohol:0.55g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:3.2g
6.4%
Vitamin A:2233.13IU
44.66%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.24%
Selenium:4.99µg
7.13%
Calcium:59.61mg
5.96%
Phosphorus:59.07mg
5.91%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.97%
Potassium:84.94mg
2.43%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.42%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.5%
Magnesium:5.64mg
1.41%
Folate:4.54µg
1.13%
Copper:0.02mg
1.1%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes