Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Submitted by csbndc - Chef #526840

"Update on a old fashioned treat. Replaced powdered sugar with cream cheese. Cook time and serving sizes are estimated."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 6 Cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 5⁄8 cup whipping cream (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 16 ounces cream cheese

directions

1. Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, transfervto mixing bowl, and let cool 1 hour or more.
2. When bowl is cool to touch, add cream cheese. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy and spreading consistency.