Best 4 Healthier Cream Cheese Frosting Ii Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to traditional cream cheese frosting? Look no further! This article will provide you with a recipe for "healthier cream cheese frosting ii," a delicious and guilt-free way to top off your favorite desserts. Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, honey, and reduced-fat cream cheese, this frosting is lower in calories, sugar, and fat than traditional recipes, but still packed with creamy, tangy flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating a healthier cream cheese frosting that will satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your health goals.

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HEALTHY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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For this healthy cream cheese frosting, you can use regular cream cheese or go for a healthier alternative with a natural full fat cream cheese full of probiotics, or a Chèvre goat cheese. Whichever you use, make sure it is full fat and softened to room temperature.

Provided by Diana Johnson

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed.
  • Add milk one teaspoon at a time until the frosting reaches desired creaminess.
  • Spread immediately and then refrigerate the dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Carbohydrate 4.68 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 8.92 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0.9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2.23 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 .25 cups, Sodium 53.46 grams sodium, Sugar 4.46 grams sugar

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

HEALTHIER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING II



Healthier Cream Cheese Frosting II image

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 MakeItHealthy

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat together Neufchatel cheese and butter in a bowl until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually stir in confectioner's sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Whip up this easy cream cheese frosting for icing classic bakes like carrot cake, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake or cupcakes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 15m

Yield Will cover a 18cm cake (approx 8 people)

Number Of Ingredients 4

100g butter , softened
1 tbsp orange juice (optional)
100g icing sugar , sieved
200g full fat cream cheese

Steps:

  • Beat the softened butter to a soft and even consistency. Add the orange juice, if using, then the icing sugar. Cream until you have a smooth, soft buttercream consistency.
  • Add the cream cheese and work it in - don't beat it in, just slowly mix with a wooden spoon. Depending on how soft the mixture is, you may want to put it in the fridge for 10 mins at this point. If it's runny, it will firm up again. It should be spreadable and not run off the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed for a light and fluffy frosting.
  • To get a creamier texture, whip the frosting for several minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • For a tangier frosting, use unsweetened Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
  • For a sweeter frosting, add more honey or maple syrup to taste.
  • To make a chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the frosting mixture.
  • To make a vanilla frosting, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture.
  • For a strawberry frosting, add 1/2 cup of mashed strawberries to the frosting mixture.
  • To make a lemon frosting, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the frosting mixture.
  • For a cream cheese frosting, use 8 ounces of softened cream cheese instead of the sour cream and honey.
  • To make a healthier cream cheese frosting, use 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream, and use honey or maple syrup to sweeten to taste.

Conclusion:

This versatile frosting recipe can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods. It is easy to make and can be customized to your desired flavor and texture. Whether you are looking for a light and fluffy frosting, a tangy frosting, or a chocolate frosting, this recipe has you covered. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique frosting masterpiece.

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