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Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting: Healthy 5-Minute Recipe

This Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is healthy, quick, and refined sugar-free, perfect for cakes, cookies, or as a dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with honey
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice can substitute with more maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best results
Optional Variations
  • Cocoa Powder for a chocolate twist
  • Fresh Fruit Purees such as strawberries or blueberries

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Gather the Ingredients. Collect the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  2. Step 2: Combine in a Mixing Bowl. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Fold gently to combine.
  3. Step 3: Whip Until Smooth. Beat the mixture at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until thick and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Taste and Adjust. Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or brightness with more maple syrup or lemon juice if desired, then blend.
  5. Step 5: Apply or Store. Spread frosting on desserts or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Always use softened cream cheese for easier mixing. Adjust sweetness as desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and avoid freezing.

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