Here’s a rich and indulgent Salted Caramel Cream Cheese recipe you can use as a frosting, spread, or dessert topping:
Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Yields: about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- A pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Beat the base
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add sugar and flavor
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until incorporated.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add the caramel
- Stir in salted caramel sauce until fully combined.
- Taste and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top if you want extra contrast.
- Use or store
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or as a dip for fruit.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
💡 Tips:
- For a thicker frosting, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before spreading.
- Homemade caramel works beautifully: just melt sugar until golden, add butter and cream, then cool slightly before mixing.
- This also makes a decadent spread for cinnamon rolls, pancakes, or cookies.
If you want, I can give a full homemade salted caramel version with no store-bought ingredients—it’s even richer and more decadent.
Do you want me to give that version?
