Who among you likes to eat cream cheese frosting? This type of frosting is very rich in flavor and has a very soft texture, making it very popular for decorating cakes, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes. Basically, cream cheese frosting is easier to work with if it has a thick consistency, and there are a few easy ways you can use to thicken a frosting that's too runny. The easiest way is to add powdered sugar to the frosting. However, if you don't want to sweeten the frosting that is already sweet enough, you can also use other thickening agents that tend to taste bland, such as cornstarch, meringue powder, and arrowroot starch. Come on, read this article to find out more information!
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Method 1 of 2: Thicken Frosting with Powdered Sugar
Step 1. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar to the frosting
Don't hesitate when measuring powdered sugar! Just take 2 tbsp. powdered sugar with a tablespoon, then pour it into a bowl of frosting.
- In some areas, refined sugar is better known as powdered sugar or powdered sugar.
- The method of adding sugar will, of course, make the frosting taste sweeter than usual.
Step 2. Combine powdered sugar with frosting, then stir with a spoon
Stop stirring the frosting once everything is combined, especially since over-stirring the frosting can make it runny and less sticky.
If you've over-mixed the frosting, try refrigerating it for 1 hour to allow it to thicken again
Step 3. Add back 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, if necessary
If the frosting is not thick enough, add another 2 tbsp. Gradually powdered sugar until the consistency is to your liking.
It's best to add powdered sugar a little at a time to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick
Step 4. Store the frosting in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Transfer the frosting to an airtight container to prevent it from contaminating the scent with other food ingredients. If you don't have one, you can also use a plastic clip bag to get the same benefits. Don't forget to write the date the frosting was stored on the surface of the container to make it easier to remember the duration of storage.
If you don't plan on using the frosting right away, don't forget to put it in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months
Method 2 of 2: Thicken Refined Sugarless Frosting
Step 1. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch if you don't want to sweeten the frosting
One of the advantages of cream cheese frosting lies in its taste which is not as sweet as other frostings. If you want to maintain that character, try using cornstarch instead of powdered sugar to thicken the texture. Specifically, mix 1 tbsp. Add cornstarch to frosting, then stir all ingredients until well combined. If the frosting is still too runny afterward, add more flour. Keep adding cornstarch until the texture is to your liking.
- Don't add more than 60 grams of cornstarch to every 250 grams of cream cheese so the frosting doesn't change.
- In some areas, cornstarch is better known as corn flour.
Step 2. Leave the frosting for 1 hour in the refrigerator to thicken the texture
Basically, the texture of cream cheese is very dependent on the surrounding temperature. To thicken it without the aid of other additives, try transferring the frosting to an airtight container to avoid contaminating other scents, then refrigerating the container. The cold temperature will harden the texture of the fat in the cream cheese and butter. As a result, the texture of the frosting will thicken afterwards.
- If the cream is still too soft after 1 hour, try putting it back in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
- If the frosting is too stiff, try leaving it at room temperature to soften it.
Step 3. Add a little meringue powder to quickly thicken the frosting texture
Use 1 tbsp. meringue powder for every 250 grams of frosting. Stir the two together until well combined, or until the frosting is as thick as you want it to be. If the frosting isn't thick enough, add another 1 tsp. meringue powder.
- Purchase meringue powder from your nearest bakery.
- This option is especially effective if you need a sturdy frosting as it needs to be sprayed onto the surface of the cake using a plastic triangle.
Step 4. Mix 1 tablespoon softened butter into the frosting to soften the texture
The fat content in butter can help thicken the texture of the cream cheese frosting as well as enrich the flavor. To use it, simply mix the butter into the frosting, then stir with a spoon until the two are well combined.
- Continue adding softened butter to the frosting until you reach the desired consistency and flavor.
- If the texture of the butter is still firm, try leaving it at room temperature for 1 hour to soften it.
Step 5. Add 2 tsp
arrowroot starch if you want to use a thickener that has no taste. In particular, arrowroot starch flour has a similar consistency to cornstarch, but tends to have a more bland taste. As a result, this type of flour is suitable for thickening frosting. To use it, simply mix the arrowroot starch flour according to the recommended amount into the frosting, then stir the frosting with a spoon until the flour dissolves.
