Goat Cheese Frosting

4.46 from 22 votes

This is an amazing twist for any dessert; it’s a tangy, not-so-sweet and creamy frosting, with a kick of goat cheese. It pairs perfectly with any chocolate cake, carrot cake, any spiced cake or red velvet.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Servings: 3 Cups

Author: Maria

Ingredients

1 Cup unsalted butter at room temperature
12 ounces goat cheese softened
4 ounces cream cheese softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

Over a large bowl of an electric mixer (or hand mixer) with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed for 1 minute, until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and goat cheese and beat until well combined (do not overbeat or the frosting could become runny)
1 Cup (227 g) unsalted butter, 12 ounces (340.2 g) goat cheese, 4 ounces (113.4 g) cream cheese
Add salt, vanilla, lemon juice, and confectioners' sugar. Beat until beat until incorporated and until all lumps are gone. Do not overbeat!
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt, 6 Cups (720 g) powdered sugar

Notes

Troubleshooting

Frosting is too runny and won’t hold its shape: This could happen if you over beat it. To fix this, simply add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. You can also refrigerate it until thick enough to spread
The frosting has a lumpy texture. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is not at room temperature before mixing. Make sure to let them sit out for at least 30 minutes before mixing. If the lumps are still present, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any clumps.
Weird color or texture in frosting. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is expired or spoiled. Always check the expiration date before using any dairy products. If the cheese is past its prime, it’s best to discard it and start fresh.

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