Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy perfection of this Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting! The perfect complement to our elegant pistachio cake (recipe #195911), this frosting boasts a delightful blend of rich cream cheese, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans. Easy to make in just 10 minutes, it's the ideal finishing touch for birthdays, celebrations, or any day you deserve a little sweetness.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 340.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, 3 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Gently stir in 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Frost your cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

176g

Fat

59g

Carbs

15g