Description
This 5 Minute Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting is a deliciously smooth, tangy, and naturally sweetened frosting perfect for cakes, cookies, fruit dips, or parfaits. Made with wholesome ingredients like plain cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and pure maple syrup, it offers a healthier twist on traditional cream cheese frosting without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces plain softened cream cheese (preferably whipped)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form and the frosting is thick, smooth, and fully combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Use or Store: Spread the frosting over your favorite cake or cookies, use as a healthy dip for fruit, or layer it into fruit parfaits. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese beforehand is essential for a smooth texture.
- Whipped cream cheese can make the mixing process quicker and result in a lighter frosting.
- If you prefer a sweeter frosting, you can add a little more maple syrup to taste.
- This frosting is not suitable for high-heat applications such as baking or piping with heat involved, best kept refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy cream cheese frosting, easy cream cheese frosting, low fat frosting, maple syrup frosting, Greek yogurt frosting, quick frosting recipe
