Smooth and creamy cinnamon roll icing with cream cheese — the perfect sweet topping to make your homemade cinnamon rolls irresistibly delicious.
Cosy season means one thing — cinnamon rolls! And of course, no cinnamon roll is complete without the perfect cinnamon roll icing. Today, I’m sharing the best cinnamon roll icing recipe I’ve ever made — smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Whether you’re baking my classic cinnamon rolls, Greek yogurt cinnamon rolls, or using your own favourite cinnamon rolls recipe, this cinnamon roll icing with cream cheese will take them to the next level.
I’ve tried a few different versions over the years — even one without powdered sugar — but this one truly stands out. It’s rich, velvety, and the perfect finishing touch to warm, freshly baked rolls.
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Best And Easy Cinnamon Roll Icing
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: Make sure it’s softened to room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture that blends easily.
- Salted butter: Adds richness and a hint of salt that perfectly balances the sweetness of the icing.
- Powdered sugar: Gives the icing its signature sweetness and velvety consistency.
- Vanilla extract
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Icing
- Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whisk again until everything is fully combined and creamy.
- Place the icing in the fridge while your cinnamon rolls bake and cool completely.
- Avoid spreading the icing on hot rolls, as the heat will cause it to melt instead of staying thick and smooth.
Top Tips
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool completely before adding the icing so it doesn’t melt.
- Store the icing separately and only add it to the rolls you’re about to eat — this way, when you reheat the rolls in the microwave, the icing stays fresh and doesn’t melt.
- Keep the icing stored in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
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Cinnamon Roll Icing
Ingredients
- 220 g cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whisk again until everything is fully combined and creamy.
- Place the icing in the fridge while your cinnamon rolls bake and cool completely.
- Avoid spreading the icing on warm rolls, as the heat will cause it to melt instead of staying thick and smooth.
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