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Praline Cream Cheese Frosting

Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Smooth, simple frosting with nutty browned butter praline flavor that plays perfectly with tangy cream cheese
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream and stir well until mixture is uniform.
  • Bring praline sauce to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool about 30 minutes.
  • Add softened cream cheese, sea salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth and uniform.
  • Add in sifted powdered sugar and beat at low speed until a smooth frosting forms. Add cooled praline sauce, scrape down sides of bowl, and beat at medium speed until frosting is uniform and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 25mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg