Apple Cider Cream Cheese Frosting Serving: Yield: About 2 cups 2 cups apple cider 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar Apple Cider Cream Cheese Frosting In a small saucepan, bring the cider to a gentle boil and reduce to ¼ cup, around 15 minutes. Cool completely. Mix with the cream cheese and sugar until the desired spreading consistency is obtained. Spread on cooled pastries.