Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Frosting

Name: Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cream cheese (room temperature); ⅓ cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 2 cup powdered sugar

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This recipe for Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Frosting is creamy, decadent and so easy to make! If you are looking to take your cinnamon roll frosting to the next level, this recipe is even better than regular cinnamon roll icing!

cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

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This cream cheese frosting recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional powdered sugar icing for cinnamon rolls. The addition of cream cheese makes this frosting extra creamy and decadent. Make these Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream, top with this incredible frosting and thank me later!

If you need a few extra baking hacks, you can also make Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter or if you need a Substitute for Sweetened Condensed Milk in a pinch!

Now back to the star of the show! The combination of cream cheese and butter gives the frosting a smooth and velvety texture that is perfect for spreading over your favorite cinnamon rolls (canned or homemade).

This frosting is also a great topping for other types of baked goods, such as coffee cake or muffins. The tangy cream cheese pairs well with these sweet treats.

The best thing about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a batch of creamy, dreamy cream cheese icing for cinnamon rolls ready in less than 5 minutes! If you love the Cinnabon icing recipe and Cinnabon cream cheese frosting, you will love this!

You can use this Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Frosting on a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls or you can give store-bought or canned cinnamon rolls a more homemade feel.

Slather your canned cinnamon rolls and have everyone thinking you made your cinnamon rolls from scratch with a loving homemade touch?

Why this recipe works

This cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls is an easy way to give canned cinnamon rolls a homemade touch!
The addition of cream cheese makes this frosting extra decadent, and dare I say, even better than traditional cinnamon roll icing! You can also slather this on other baked goods like banana bread, coffee cake, muffins or scones!
You can make the super popular Tiktok Cinnamon Rolls and this easy frosting for some of the most decadent and delicious cinnamon rolls of your life. Pinkie swear!

Ingredients

Cream Cheese: Regular or light cream cheese both work well.
Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter is recommended but you can use salted butter in a pinch.
Powdered Sugar: Regular powdered sugar. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon if you wish.

How to make cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls

Allow butter and cream cheese to come to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and powdered sugar is fully incorporated.
Spread this decadent cream cheese frosting on your cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

This cinnamon roll frosting is delicious on homemade cinnamon rolls as well as any brand of canned cinnamon rolls including Pillsbury, Cinnabon, Grand’s, Rhodes and Immaculate Baking Co.

You can also use Annie’s, King Arthur Flour, Walmart Great Value, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Safeway Private Selection, Simple Truth and Kroger (Fry’s).

How to store cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting

Make sure your frosted cinnamon rolls are fully cooled. Wrap your cinnamon rolls in plastic wrap and place in airtight container. Store in refrigerator.

When you are ready serve the cinnamon rolls, remove them from the refrigerator and warm them in the microwave, oven or air fryer.

Can you freeze cream cheese frosting?

You can freeze cream cheese frosting by first placing frosting in airtight glass or plastic container or sealed piping bag and then into the freezer.

Frozen frosting will keep for up to 3 months. To thaw the frosting, move to refrigerator to defrost slowly overnight.

FAQ and expert tips

Can I use salted butter in this recipe?

Yes, you can use salted butter in this recipe but unsalted is recommended.

Can I use this cream cheese frosting on other types of baked goods besides cinnamon rolls?

Absolutely! This cream cheese frosting is delicious on a variety of baked goods such as coffee cake, scones or muffins. It works better as a spread versus a piping frosting.

cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing.

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