Peanut butter cream cheese frosting is a salty sweet, flavorful frosting recipe that you’re going to love! Cream Cheese & peanut butter combine for a deliciously fluffy, smooth peanut butter frosting that is perfect on cupcakes, cakes, cookies & more!
Peanut butter frosting with cream cheese and brown sugar is a great addition to cupcakes, cakes, and brownies. Of course, the opportunities to use it don’t end there and I’m sure you can come up with a few great ideas too! If you do- let me know in the comments because I’m always looking for new and creative ideas!
What is peanut butter cream cheese frosting?
This frosting is a great sweet, tangy, and savory frosting that stands alone in its awesomeness right there next to buttercreams. It’s a cream cheese frosting that is the perfect balance of sweet and salty and it’s so easy to make that you can whip up an entire batch within minutes. So tell the store-bought frosting can to stand aside and grab your favorite jar of PB and some sugar because your next baked good is getting an upgrade.
Ingredients for peanut butter cream cheese frosting
-Peanut butter: We need 2 cups of peanut butter and I highly recommend you use creamy, but natural peanut butter is okay too. You may have to adjust the powdered sugar to get your desired consistency if you use a “wetter” peanut butter variety.
-Cream cheese: We need an entire block (8 ounces of softened cream cheese). You could also use Neufchatel which is a lower fat version of cream cheese. It’s naturally softer and usually even cheaper in the grocery stores too!
-Brown sugar: This adds a little color, sweetness, and depth of flavor thanks to the molasses. We need ¼ cup.
-Butter: Use 4 tablespoons of real butter, not margarine!
-Confectioners sugar: Also known as powdered sugar, you can sift it for a smoother frosting texture, but it’s not necessary.
How to make peanut butter cream cheese frosting
Beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl.
Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until everything is well blended.
Frost the tops of your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 block cream cheese (8 ounces) softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl using a mixer beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and butter.
- Next slowly beat in the powdered sugar, until everything is well blended.
- Frost cake, cupcakes, or cookies as desired. Enjoy!
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How can I soften my cream cheese quickly?
You can soften a brick quickly by taking a clean towel and running it under hot water. Wring out as much water as possible and then remove the cream cheese from the box (leaving it in the foil) and wrapping the warm damp towel wrapped around the foil-lined block for a few minutes. This is by far, my favorite tip for softening cream cheese and it really works!
How can I use peanut butter frosting?
Use this peanut butter frosting over the tops of your next batch of chocolate brownies. Peanut butter frosting for brownies is like a match made in heaven. You can also frost the tops of cookies, or frost a cake (I recommend chocolate-yum!) Of course, you can also spread it over the top of some banana cake for a great twist!
How long is cream cheese frosting good for?
If kept in a covered container in the fridge this frosting can last as long as two whole weeks, giving you plenty of time to use it all up (or eat it with a spoon). You can also freeze the frosting in an airtight container for longer storage solutions and then allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before using it.
More Frosting Recipes to Try
Other Recipes Featuring Peanut Butter
- Peanut Butter Oat Bites
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Brownies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
- Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
- Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Peanut Butter Popcorn
Peanut butter cream cheese frosting is a salty sweet, flavorful frosting recipe that you’re going to love! Cream Cheese & peanut butter combine for a deliciously fluffy, smooth peanut butter frosting that is perfect on cupcakes, cakes, cookies & more!
Felisa says
I am concerned the brown sugar would make the frosting grainy. You’ve had no issues with this? I wonder if the brown sugar could be left out and if just adding more powdered sugar would work. Thoughts?
Jessica says
If you sufficiently mix, the brown sugar dissolves and is no problem! Try it- it adds a fantastic flavor! I even make whipped cream with brown sugar! https://butterwithasideofbread.com/brown-sugar-whipped-cream/
karen says
taste good but not smooth at all….crumbly even
Nicole says
Sorry to hear that 🙁
Michelle says
Made exactly as directed. It came out too greasy, not fluffy at all and, yes my ingredients were fresh. Made it again and omitted the butter and it was better but grainy and again yes, I mixed well enough the brown sugar should have melted. I don’t recommend this recipe.
Nicole says
It actually sounds like you overmixed it. If you mix cream cheese too much, it can become sort of soupy and not hold up as well, especially in frosting.