Kittencals Best Cream Cheese Frosting Extra Creamy Option Food

PERFECT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Food Processor Method.
• Have the cream cheese cold. The butter can be cold, but preferably at room temperature, 68 to 70 degrees F. Combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar in a food processor and pulse just until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too stiff, pulse for a few seconds longer. Do not overprocess. If desired, stir in additional flavoring to taste.
• Electric Mixer Method.
• Have the cream cheese cold and the butter at room temperature. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until blended. Add sugar one-third at a time and beat just until smooth and the desired consistency. If frosting is too stiff, beat for few seconds longer. Do not overbeat. If desired, stir in additional flavoring to taste. This keeps, refrigerated, for about 1 week. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Soften and stir until smooth before using.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and butter in large mixer bowl at high speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
• Beat in Confectioner's sugar, 1 cup at a time (using more or less sugar depending on preferred consistency) , then continue beating until smooth.
• Beat in vanilla.
• Chill bowl of frosting in refrigerator, stirring often, until good spreading consistency.
• Makes about 2 2/3 cups.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a medium casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat and add in both cheeses; mix until melted and smooth.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.

ALMOST CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Combine butter and laughing cow cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer.
• Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Add milk and buttermilk and mix until smooth and creamy. Add more buttermilk if mixture is too dry.
• Makes enough frosting for a 9 x 13 pan.

DIET CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a bowl. Beat until creamy.