White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting – Recipe

Cream cheese frosting is my favorite for any occasion! I don’t do a lot of fancy piping on my cakes and cupcakes so it holds up just fine for birthdays and family parties. This is a quick and easy recipe that takes a classic flavor to the next level with creamy melted white chocolate.

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

This decadent frosting is just thick enough to hold its shape but isn't too rich. Use high quality white baking chocolate for best results.

Prep Time 30 mins Rest Time 120 mins Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6

Ingredients

Cooking Mode Disabled

Instructions

  1. In a double boiler over medium-low heat, melt white chocolate, stirring to ensure all bits are incorporated. When smooth and glossy, leave on very low heat until ready to mix into frosting.

  2. Using a hand or stand mixer equipped with a whisk, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add salt and vanilla and mix well.

  3. Gradually add melted chocolate and mix well, scraping sides of bowl.

  4. With mixer on low speed, add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time, scraping sides.

  5. Chill for 2 hours before spreading or piping.

Keywords: cakes, cream cheese, cupcakes, frosting, white chocolate

One response to “White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting – Recipe”

  1. […] frozen berry can be used in this unique bake. Pair this with your favorite frosting recipe like my white chocolate cream cheese frosting for a dessert that won’t require refrigeration – there won’t be any left to tuck […]

Leave a Reply

About Me

I’m Elizabeth, the creator and author here at The Whistling Rooster Homestead. I’m building a homestead from scratch in the mountains of North Idaho with my dear husband and our highly capable kid. I love to share our experiences here on the blog and I hope you enjoy them too. Thanks for stopping by!

Affiliate Disclosure

Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that — at no extra cost to you — I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products and services that I genuinely believe are helpful, high-quality, and/or that I have personally used or researched thoroughly. My recommendations are not influenced by commission rates. The price you pay is exactly the same whether or not you use my affiliate link. I greatly appreciate your support — it helps me keep creating free content, recipes, and guides for you.

Last updated: March 2026

Discover more from The Whistling Rooster Homestead

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

Discover more from the homestead

Subscribe to get updates whenever we publish a post. We promise not to send spam!

Continue Reading