Frosted peppermint hot chocolate cake decorated with melted chocolate and crushed canes sliced into nine squares with the corner piece being held above the rest by hand for a close up view.

Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting


This quick and easy Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect blend of sweetness, peppermint and just a hint of vanilla.

closeup of Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting being spread on top of a Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cake with the back of a spoon

Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Cream cheese frosting is always a favorite and this twist on the classic recipe is great for any one who loves peppermint! It has a perfect balance of sweetness and peppermint freshness with a hint of vanilla, use it to top your favorite sugar cookie or try it with our Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cake or White chocolate Peppermint Cake! With pantry and fridge friendly ingredients it couldn’t be easier to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or Stand mixer
  • medium mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Soften the 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese and 1/2 cup unsalted butter but be careful to not melt them.
  • Cream together: Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a medium bowl and cream together. Add 2 cups of the confectioner’s sugar and mix again until mostly combined. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract and 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Mix again and then add the remaining 2 cups of confectioners sugar, mix until smooth.

Notes

Store any left over frosting in the fridge in an airtight container.

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