Description
This easy cream cheese syrup recipe creates a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet topping perfect for pancakes, waffles, or desserts. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, sugar, and milk, it takes just minutes to prepare and elevates any dish with a luscious creamy flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until softened, or microwave it for 10–15 seconds to achieve a soft consistency for easier mixing.
- Melt and Mix: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Milk: Gradually whisk in the granulated sugar and whole milk, continuing to stir the mixture until it becomes fully smooth and slightly thickened, which should take about 3–5 minutes.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt if desired. Let the syrup cool slightly before serving to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer flavor, but 2% milk can be used as a lighter alternative.
- Microwaving the cream cheese makes softening quicker if you’re short on time.
- The syrup thickens as it cools—if it becomes too thick, gently rewarm or add a splash of milk to loosen.
- Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days; gently reheat before using.
- This syrup pairs perfectly with breakfast dishes like pancakes, French toast, and waffles, or as a drizzle for desserts.
