Gingerbread Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
This creamy Gingerbread Icing recipe combines smooth cream cheese with sweet confectioners’ sugar and a hint of festive eggnog, creating the perfect topping to decorate your holiday gingerbread cookies with ease and a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to ice approximately 24 gingerbread cookies
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup confectioners powdered sugar
- 8 oz block of Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 – 4 Tbsp eggnog
Instructions
- Combine Sugar and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or an electric mixer in a medium bowl, combine the confectioners powdered sugar and room temperature cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
- Add Eggnog and Whip: Add 2 tablespoons of eggnog to the mixture and whip on low speed for one to two minutes until light and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Test the icing mixture for firmness by piping onto a scrap piece of parchment paper using an icing tip. If the icing is too firm, add more eggnog, one tablespoon at a time; if too runny, add more confectioners’ sugar to reach the desired thickness.
- Prepare for Decorating: Pour the finished icing into an icing bottle for easy and precise application.
- Decorate Cookies: Use the icing to decorate cooled gingerbread cookies as desired, allowing your creativity to shine with festive designs.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother icing.
- Adjust eggnog quantity gradually to control icing consistency for piping or spreading.
- This icing is best used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Bring refrigerated icing back to room temperature and re-whip before use for best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use nondairy eggnog.
Keywords: gingerbread icing, cream cheese icing, holiday cookie decoration, eggnog icing, festive cookie frosting
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