Praline Cream Cheese Frosting

Praline Cream Cheese Frosting is the rich and boosting flavor of the South. Cream Cheese mixed with dark sugars, warm spices, and toasted pecans will take anyone back to New Orleans festivities. Finally, this frosting can be used in various recipes including the classic, Mardi Gras King Cake or Mardi Gras Cupcakes.

Hypoallergenic

This frosting recipe contains some allergen-friendly ingredients, and it can also be adapted to be completely dairy free.

Instead of using Whole Milk or dairy milk, Oat Milk is used. Oat Milk has an oaty taste (hence the name) and has a thick consistency. Because of its thick consistency, this makes for a brilliant replacement for dairy milk.

In addition, Cream Cheese is the base of this frosting. However, if you are allergic to dairy, you can easily substitute dairy cream cheese or non-dairy cream cheese. Vegan Cream Cheese or KiteHill Cream Cheese are two of my personal favorite dairy-free brands.

Finally, this rich frosting is delicious, rich, and full of flavor. Play around with the flavors, ingredients, and consistency, and enjoy the festive flavors of the South.

Praline Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

• Cream Cheese, Softened
• Granulated or Coconut Sugar
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Mexican Vanilla
• Oat Milk
• Pecans, Toasted and Finely Chopped

Mixing Up the Praline Cream Cheese Frosting

1. First, in a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugars.
2. Next, add the cinnamon and vanilla and mix to combine.
3. Then, add the Oat Milk until you’ve reached the desired consistency.
   • If you’re looking for a thicker frosting, you’ll need less Oat Milk. However, if you’re looking for a thinner frosting (almost like a glaze), you’ll need more Oat Milk.
4. Finally, remove the mixing bowl from under the attachment, pour in the pecans, and stir with a silicone spatula until combined.
5. Note: If you have a Bosch Universal Mixer, you can combine all of the ingredients (except the pecans) at once, mix it up, and then when the frosting is smooth, combine the pecans.

Combine All of the Ingredients and Mix

Mix the Frosting Until Smooth and Creamy

Using a Silicone Spatula, Mix in the Pecans

Use the Frosting

Ways to Use the Praline Cream Cheese Frosting

This frosting is delicious to use around Mardi Gras, and it can also be used year-round for various baked goods. Some of the suggestions for how to use this frosting include –

• Spoon the frosting on top of Mardi Gras Monkey Bread instead of the Vanilla Glaze,
• Pour the frosting into a piping bag and fill the inside of a Mardi Gras King Cake,
• Pipe the frosting on top of a King Cake Bundt Cake, and
• Spread the frosting on top of Mardi Gras Cupcakes and decorate them with festive sprinkles.
• More!

Storage

The frosting can be stored in an airtight or Tupperware container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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Praline Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: Icing for 24 Cupcakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Praline Cream Cheese Frosting is the rich and boosting flavor of the South. Cream Cheese mixed with dark sugars, warm spices, and toasted pecans will take anyone back to New Orleans festivities. Finally, Praline Cream Cheese Frosting can be used in various recipes including Mardi Gras King Cake or Mardi Gras Cupcakes.

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Ingredients

• 2, 8-oz. Packages of Cream Cheese, Softened
• 1/2 c. Granulated or Coconut Sugar
• 1/4 c. Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tsp. Mexican Vanilla
• 1/4 c. Oat Milk
• 1 c. Pecans, Toasted and Finely Chopped

Instructions

1. First, in a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugars.
2. Next, add the cinnamon and vanilla and mix to combine.
3. Then, add the Oat Milk until you've reached the desired consistency.
4. If you're looking for a thicker frosting, you'll need less Oat Milk. However, if you're looking for a thinner frosting (almost like a glaze), you'll need more Oat Milk.
5. Finally, remove the mixing bowl from under the attachment, pour in the pecans, and stir with a silicone spatula until combined.

Notes

Need ideas for how to serve this frosting? Try -

• Spoon the frosting on top of Mardi Gras Monkey Bread instead of the Vanilla Glaze,
• Pour the frosting into a piping bag and fill the inside of a Mardi Gras King Cake,
• Pipe the frosting on top of a King Cake Bundt Cake, and

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 60mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g