Low Fat Cream Cheese Icing
Light, luscious, and irresistibly creamy, this Low Fat Cream Cheese Icing is the perfect guilt-free way to top your favorite desserts. Crafted with velvety low-fat cream cheese and just a touch of buttery richness, this icing strikes the ideal balance between indulgence and health-consciousness. Sweetened with powdered sugar and brightened with a hint of vanilla, it whips up in just 10 minutes for a quick and easy finishing touch. Whether you're frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this low-fat icing delivers a smooth, spreadable texture and a delicate, tangy sweetness without overpowering your treats. Plus, with its adaptable consistency, you can tweak it to suit any dessert. Make this creamy, low-fat frosting your go-to for a healthier, deliciously satisfying dessert upgrade!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, allow the low-fat cream cheese and unsalted butter to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes if they were in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the soft cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5
Once all the sugar is incorporated, check the consistency of the icing. If it is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk and beat until smooth. If a thinner consistency is desired, additional milk can be added 1 teaspoon at a time.
Step 6
Continue beating on medium speed for an additional 1-2 minutes until the icing is fluffy and smooth.
Step 7
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or stored in the refrigerator covered for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (514.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1724.3 |
| Total Fat 64.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 144.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1281.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 257.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 244.1g | |
| Protein 16.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 351.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 447.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories