Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting with Apricot Preserves
This Bourbon cream cheese frosting is delicious on carrot or spice cake. Makes just under 2 cups.
Servings: 12
Calories (Estimated): 140kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowl
- standing mixer OR handheld electric mixer
- rubber spatula
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese (softened)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
Instructions:
- Add cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl.8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese (softened), 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- Whip until smooth.
- Whip in powdered sugar.1 cup powdered sugar
- Whip in apricot preserves, then the Bourbon.5 teaspoons apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- The frosting will be quite loose at this point, so I recommend refrigerating it for 30 minutes to let it firm up.
Recipe notes:
Storage: Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Please note, however, that the Bourbon flavor will dissipate somewhat over time.
