Best 5 Almost Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Cream cheese frosting is a classic dessert topping that is rich, creamy, and flavorful. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other treats. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to elevate your baked goods, then almost cream cheese frosting is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a frosting that will impress your friends and family. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to make almost cream cheese frosting.

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BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.

Provided by JJ

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Try Martha Stewart's quick and easy cream cheese frosting recipe. Cream cheese frosting is a delicious delight atop cupcakes and a favorite on pumpkin cake, carrot cake, and more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, soften cream cheese. Gradually add butter, and continue beating until smooth and well blended. Sift in confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla, and stir to combine.

ALMOND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Gert Schwartz

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Dairy     Dessert     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Almond     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Sift confectioners sugar over cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer at moderate speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in extract and milk until just incorporated (be careful not to overbeat, or mixture will become too loose).

ALMOST CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Carrot cake without cream cheese frosting just isn't carrot cake. Due to an allergy to vegetable gum (xanthan gum), cream cheese is out of the question and mascarpone cheese is just too expensive. I needed to come up with a sub because the frosting in the can isn't that good. This recipe uses laughing cow cheese wedges and buttermilk to replace the cream cheese in the traditional recipe.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened (use only butter)
1 1/2 ounces Laughing Cow light swiss cheese (2 wedges)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine butter and laughing cow cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • Add milk and buttermilk and mix until smooth and creamy. Add more buttermilk if mixture is too dry.
  • Makes enough frosting for a 9 x 13 pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 432.6, Carbohydrate 160.9, Sugar 157.3, Protein 4.4

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING II



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This is a wonderfully creamy frosting that goes well with pumpkin bread, carrot cake, chocolate cake, on cookies, or between cookies. If you want chocolate frosting, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup cocoa, according to how rich you want it.

Provided by Janni

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer frosting, use full-fat cream cheese and butter.
  • To make the frosting lighter, use low-fat cream cheese and butter, or even Greek yogurt.
  • If you want a sweeter frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • For a tangier frosting, add more lemon juice or cream of tartar.
  • To make the frosting more flavorful, add vanilla extract, almond extract, or other flavorings.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
  • Frost the cake or cupcakes immediately after making the frosting, or it will start to set.

Conclusion:

Almost cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect almost cream cheese frosting for your next dessert.

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