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

Makes 3 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 28-ounce packages philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 2cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2cup canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as coco lépez)*
  • 1teaspoon vanilla extract

    DIRECTIONS

    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.


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