Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Yield: 2.5 CUPS

prep time: 5 MINUTES

cook time: 0 MINUTES 

 

Ingredients:

5 Tablespoons (75g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter*

1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar

1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.

Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes:

*Use a commercial brand peanut butter such Skippy or Jif. Avoid natural, oily, or homemade peanut butters as the consistency will cause this frosting to separate and curdle.