Browned Butter-Cream Cheese Frosting

Makes about 2½ cups

Ingredients

8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (113 grams) browned butter (see Note), room temperature
4 cups (480 grams) confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons (30 grams) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter at medium-high speed until smooth. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and add confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup (60 grams) at a time, alternately with cream, beating until combined. Use immediately.

Notes

Note: To make browned butter, in a small light-colored saucepan, melt ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter solids are golden brown and nutty in aroma. Measure ½ cup (113 grams) browned butter in a heatproof liquid-measuring cup; let cool until solid and room temperature before using.

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