Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 10 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 dash salt
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 melt brown sugar and 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir until sugar dissolves. bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. whisk in cream; blend well. transfer to a heat-resistant bowl. cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• 2 place remaining 6 tablespoons butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. beat in vanilla and salt. with mixer running, slowly pour in cooled brown sugar mixture; beat until smooth. add powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition until completely smooth. chill slightly for a firmer texture, stirring occasionally.