Question 1

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREAM CHEESE ICING AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING?

Accepted Answer

Icing typically refers to a topping made from a base of sugar without butter, like my easy royal icing. It typically has a very loose structure so cream cheese icing is great for topping red velvet bundt cake.

Question 2

HOW DO YOU MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING NOT RUNNY?

Accepted Answer

Be sure that you are using full-fat cream cheese that is at room temperature. You can always stick your cream cheese frosting in the refrigerator to help firm up the butter and the cream cheese.

Question 3

WHY IS MY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING NOT HARDENING?

Accepted Answer

Cream cheese frosting is not a crusting frosting. If you need a crusting frosting, my vanilla buttercream recipe is a great place to start.

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