Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Syrup is a luscious, creamy topping perfect for pancakes, waffles, or desserts. Made with softened cream cheese, sugar, milk, and butter, this syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop and offers a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cream Cheese Syrup
- 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: Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for easy softening or microwave it for 10–15 seconds to make it easier to blend smoothly.
- 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, stirring constantly to incorporate. Continue cooking and stirring for 3–5 minutes until the mixture is fully smooth and slightly thickened.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Optionally add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness. Let the syrup cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days; reheat gently before serving.
- For a thicker syrup, use less milk or cook a bit longer to reduce.
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; alternatives like 2% will work but may be less rich.
- Adding a pinch of salt enhances the flavor by balancing the sweetness.
- This syrup pairs especially well with breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
