Cream Cheese Frosting with Whipping Cream
Powdered sugar helps create a smooth texture, while chilled whipping cream and cream cheese are combined into a light, fluffy frosting that works well for cakes and cupcakes.
Updated : 28 October, 2026
Easy
About 10 min.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator in advance so it can soften slightly. Keep the whipping cream well chilled until you are ready to use it.
Step 2
Pour the chilled cream into a bowl and add the powdered sugar. Begin whipping on low speed. Once the cream starts to thicken, gradually increase the speed and continue whipping until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the cream cheese to the whipped cream. Mix with a mixer on low speed until the frosting is smooth and evenly combined.
Step 4
Transfer the cream cheese frosting to a piping bag fitted with your preferred nozzle and pipe it onto cupcakes or use it to decorate a cake.
Step 5
Use the finished cream cheese frosting as a dessert topping or to decorate cakes and cupcakes.