Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter
This cream cheese frosting without butter is sweet and tangy with a thick and creamy consistency. It is perfect spread on so many sweet treats, from cinnamon rolls, to cakes, to brownies and cookies. You can make it in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients!
Equipment
- 1 5-quart stand mixer or electric hand mixer
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese full fat at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add room temperature cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
- Beat on medium speed until the cream cheese is smooth with no lumps. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until smooth.3 cups powdered sugar
- Repeat with the second half of powdered sugar. Once combined, increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 minute until the frosting is creamy and fluffy.
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Notes
If you want to pipe the frosting, place in the refrigerator to thicken for about 20 minutes before using a round piping tip.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before using.
Freezing: Freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. When you're ready to use it, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for a few hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 183.8kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1.2gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.7gCholesterol: 19.1mgSodium: 156.9mgPotassium: 26.1mgSugar: 30.1gVitamin A: 253.8IUCalcium: 18.7mgIron: 0.04mg
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