Best 6 No Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes
Indulge in the delectable "No Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting", a delightful culinary creation that offers a symphony of flavors without the guilt-inducing calories. Devised for those who seek a perfect balance between indulgence and health, this extraordinary frosting will elevate your baking endeavors to new heights of enjoyment.
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BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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
You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING WITHOUT POWDERED SUGAR
This is an alternative to the classic recipe that calls for powdered sugar. We use it to frost cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce, spice, banana, or carrot cakes too.
Provided by Anne Brothers & Rick Smetzer
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend together cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer until starting to become stiff. Pour in honey. Beat together until mixture is whipped, making sure not to overmix as it will collapse.
- Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
EASIEST VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
The easiest dairy-free, vegan recipe to mimic the taste and texture of traditional cream cheese frosting without breaking the bank or your spirit. Follow recipe post for soy, nut, and coconut free options.
Provided by Meggan Leal
Categories Desserts and Pastries
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add butter and shortening to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer)
- Mix on low/stir until completely incorporated
- Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low between each addition until incorporated
- Add your vinegar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract
- Mix on low until completely incorporated
- Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of your bowl
- Turn the mixer to medium high and let it run for 15 minutes - or until you taste test and there's no waxy mouthfeel from the shortening
- Add the tub frosting if using, and allow mixer to run on low for ten minutes
- Taste test! If it needs more tang, add more vinegar by the half tablespoon until your desired level of tanginess has been achieved.
- Adjust the consistency by adding water by the teaspoon to thin, or more powdered sugar by the quarter cup to stiffen until desired consistency is reached
NO-GUILT BROWNIES
Yes, you can watch your diet and enjoy treats, too! These healthy brownies are the perfect cure for a serious chocolate craving. -Rita Ross, Delta, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 16 brownies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place the egg whites, cottage cheese and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add chocolate; cover and process just until blended, about 15 seconds. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; add to cottage cheese mixture. Cover and pulse until just moistened. , Spread into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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 softened cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is easier to mix and will give you a smoother frosting.
- If you don't have a mixer, you can make this frosting by hand. Just be sure to mix it until it is smooth and creamy.
- This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before spreading it on your cake or cupcakes.
- If you want a thicker frosting, you can add more powdered sugar. If you want a thinner frosting, you can add more milk or cream.
- This frosting can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
Conclusion:
No-guilt cream cheese frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a frosting that is both delicious and guilt-free, give this recipe a try.
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