Description
This 5 Minute Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious and wholesome alternative to traditional frostings, combining the creamy texture of whipped cream cheese with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and the tanginess of Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even as a dip for fresh fruit and fruit parfaits, this frosting is quick to prepare and brings a fresh, light flavor to any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces plain softened cream cheese (preferably whipped cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk Until Thick: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk the ingredients together until stiff peaks form and the frosting is smooth and thick, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately on your favorite baked goods like cakes or cookies, or as a healthy dip for fruit or in a fruit parfait. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For best results, use whipped cream cheese to achieve a lighter texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup based on preference.
- This frosting keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Try adding fresh herbs like mint for a unique twist when using as a fruit dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy cream cheese frosting, low fat frosting, cream cheese frosting with Greek yogurt, easy frosting recipe, maple syrup frosting, quick frosting, no bake frosting
