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Delicious cream cheese filling for cakes and pastries

Cream Cheese Filling

A smooth and creamy cream cheese filling made with simple ingredients, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, pastries, stuffed cookies, and dessert fillings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 fillings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ΒΌ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
  • Mix in heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

For a thicker filling, reduce the cream. Add lemon zest or cinnamon for flavor variations.
Keyword Baking Basics, Cream Cheese Filling, Dessert Filling