3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting Without Butter
This Cream Cheese Frosting without butter makes the perfect frosting for an endless list of sweet treats, including cookies, cakes, and cinnamon rolls. This easy recipe takes only 5 minutes to make and is made with just three ingredients! It has a delightfully sweet and tangy flavor and a rich, creamy consistency.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, full fat at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, 325 g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar in the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Mix on low speed until the sugar is incorporated into the cream cheese.
- Scrape down the bottom of the bowl to make sure sugar hasnt gotten caught. Add the tsp of vanilla and mix again for 1 minute on low.
- Speed up the mixer to med-high and mix for 1 more minute.
- This frosting is best for smoothing over cinnamon buns and cakes and for using as a filling. If you want to make it more stable, pop it into the fridge for 20 minutes before using. Because it doesnt have butter, it wont harden as much for piping.
Notes
If you want the icing to firm up a bit, put it in the fridge for 20 minutes before using.
Storage and Freezing
This cream cheese frosting can safely sit out at room temperature for 2-4 hours before it should be transferred to the fridge. It may start to lose it's shape though, so I recommend not keeping it out for longer than 40 minutes. Storing - Homemade cream cheese icing is best kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. If the icing is too stiff once you're ready to use it, set it at room temperature for a few minutes. Freezing - To extend the shelf-life of your cream cheese icing, you can freeze it in an airtight container or freezer-friendly resealable bag for up to 1 month. When you're ready to use it, it's best to let it thaw in the fridge, but if you're short on time, you can thaw it on the counter. However, it may destabilize a bit as it softens. If that happens, remix it back into shape.Serving: 1serving, Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 26mg, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 254IU, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.04mg
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