The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Let the cream cheese and butter come to room temperature.

Sift 4 to 6 cups of powdered sugar to remove lumps.

Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer to cream 170 grams of butter on medium speed for about 30 seconds.

Add 226 grams of cream cheese to the creamed butter and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract while mixing.

Scrape the bowl down to ensure a homogenous mixture before adding powdered sugar.

Add powdered sugar in batches, mixing on low speed to avoid mess, until the desired sweetness and consistency is reached.

If desired, add flavorings like orange zest or spices for variations.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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