5 Minute Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This 5 Minute Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting is a light and creamy topping made with whipped cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients, offering a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional frostings. Perfect for cakes, cookies, fruit dips, or parfaits, it adds a tangy, smooth flavor without excessive sugar or fat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost one 8-inch cake or about 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces plain softened cream cheese (preferably whipped cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk to Frosting: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk all ingredients together until stiff peaks form, and the mixture is thick, smooth, and well incorporated.
- Serve or Store: Use the frosting immediately on cakes, cookies, as a fruit dip, or layered in parfaits. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture and easier mixing.
- Maple syrup provides natural sweetness, but you can substitute with honey if preferred.
- Ensure cream cheese is well softened at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- This frosting is best used fresh, but can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
- For a tangier frosting, increase lemon juice by 1 teaspoon.
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