Name: Coconut–Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco López, see note); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In our test kitchen, Philadelphia-brand cream cheese gave us good results. This frosting would also be delicious on carrot cake or gingerbread.

Note

Canned sweetened cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets nationwide.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco López, see note)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Add butter and beat to blend. Add sugar, sweetened cream of coconut and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.