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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting

    ★★★★★ from 28 reviews

    Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published Apr 16, 2020 · Modified Feb 6, 2023 · by Alexis Joseph · 105 Comments

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    Light and fluffy Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Low sugar and great on carrot cake and pancakes! So easy to make, and no powdered sugar or butter needed.

    carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on plate with gold fork

    Can I be honest here? This cream cheese frosting tastes like straight up cheesecake.

    I mean, I could eat it by the spoonful. Correction---just like my Healthy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, I did eat it by the spoonful. Would you like some Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with that frosting?

    Today's lower sugar cream cheese frosting recipe is made with pure maple syrup rather than cups on cups of powdered sugar. I'm the kind of gal who likes tangy, creamy frosting rather than the overly sweet kind that makes your teeth hurt. I think the former complements baked goods so much better.

    white spatula in bowl of cream cheese frosting

    Which cream cheese to use

    I also like how this frosting turns out "whipped" and fluffy-like. Some cream cheese frostings are super thick, but I find that this recipe has just the right spreadable texture.

    I recommend full fat brick cream cheese all the way, baby. It offers the best smooth texture and velvety mouthfeel. You want the block of cream cheese versus kinds that are already whipped or in tubs, as those have more water.

    When it comes to the yogurt, it doesn't have to be Greek, although that's what I used since I prefer the thicker styles. The higher the fat content, the richer the cream cheese will be. I used Fage 2% Greek yogurt.

    Why is cream cheese frosting runny?

    It shouldn't be! If you use a cream cheese spread or whipped cream cheese in a tub versus brick-style, there will be more moisture and you may end up with runny frosting.

    Bricks have the lowest water content for nice and thick cream cheese frosting.

    bowl with cream cheese and maple syrup

    How to Soften Cream Cheese

    Why use room temperature cream cheese, you ask? If you beat cream cheese when it's still cold, the frosting will have small lumps and the consistency won't be as smooth.

    • To soften slowly: Unwrap the cream cheese from the foil. Place it on a plate and let it sit at room temperature on the counter for an hour.
    • To soften quickly: Unwrap the cream cheese, discard the foil, and set it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for about 20 seconds. It should not feel hot. If it's too warm, the frosting may be runny.
    up close beaters in bowl with cream cheese frosting

    Tips for sweetener options

    I find that this is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, but you can easily make it sweeter or less sweet to suit your preferences by adding more or less sweetener. Using sweetened versus plain yogurt will also make it sweeter.

    • Maple syrup: My favorite liquid sweetener of all time. I get the big jug at Costco. You can also find it locally! It brings fabulous flavor and just enough sweetness to this recipe.
    • Honey: You can definitely use honey here if you'd prefer. I find honey has a more distinct flavor versus just adding sweetness, though.
    • Agave nectar: This would work just fine here.
    carrot cake baked oatmeal bars

    How to serve cream cheese frosting

    • On baked oatmeal: I first created this recipe with my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal in mind. Divine!
    • On pancakes: I know from experience that this frosting is quite magical atop a fluffy stack on Favorite Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes, these Orange Pancakes, or these Vegan Pancakes.
    • On muffins or banana bread: I love it paired with these Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins, Banana Blueberry Muffins, and Lemon Blueberry Muffins.
    • On cookies: I even smeared some on these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yep, I went there.

    Frosting on, sweet friends!

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    white spatula in bowl of cream cheese frosting

    Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 28 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: No-Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Light, fluffy and rich Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Low sugar and amazing on carrot cake, banana bread, and pancakes!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 8oz block of full fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
    • ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer and beat on medium speed for a few minutes, or until it’s smooth and fluffy, scraping down the edges as needed.
    2. Enjoy on carrot cake baked oatmeal, lemon blueberry muffins, banana bread, and pumpkin muffins. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • This recipe yields about 2 cups of frosting, or enough for a dozen cupcakes or muffins.
    • To make more of an icing that you can drizzle, simply thin a portion in a separate bowl with milk and mix until smooth.

    Keywords: healthy cream cheese frosting

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Amanda L says

      January 31, 2023 at 11:50 pm

      This stuff is KILLER! I only had reduced fat cream cheese and honey instead of maple syrup, but it still came out completely awesome. Definitely bookmarking this one.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 01, 2023 at 12:37 am

        I'm sooo thrilled it worked with honey! Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply
    2. Carolyn says

      January 27, 2023 at 2:13 pm

      Wow, just made this and it's absolutely delicious. I used plain Greek yogurt instead of vanilla and think I'd love it just as much with even a tad less syrup. Thank you for this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 27, 2023 at 8:45 pm

        Wonderful, thanks so much Carolyn!

        Reply
    3. Jenelle says

      January 08, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      I used agave nectar instead of maple syrup,1/3 less fat cream cheese and non fat Greek yogurt. This came out perfectly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Raven says

      November 14, 2022 at 9:39 am

      Ive ran out of maple syrup and only have powdered sugar to use for a sweetener. Would this work if I swapped the maple syrup for powdered sugar?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 15, 2022 at 4:04 pm

        I haven't tried this recipe with powdered sugar and am not sure it would have the same end result, I would assume you'd need a good deal more. Sorry!

        Reply
    5. Francesca says

      October 09, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Hi! I am so excited to try this recipe! Have you tried making a healthy vanilla frosting? Or a healthy chocolate frosting? I bet it’d be a great recipe! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 10, 2022 at 4:26 pm

        I haven't but they're on my list!!

        Reply
    6. Francesca says

      September 27, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      Hi, I am so excited to try this recipe! Do you think I can use honey instead of the maple syrup? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 28, 2022 at 6:13 pm

        Hi! I think it will have the distinct flavor of honey if you use honey, versus with maple syrup it just adds sweetness versus flavor.

        Reply
    7. Ari Bautista says

      September 10, 2022 at 11:21 pm

      I did half the recipe.. to use it on keto chocolate chip cookies... instead of maple syrup, I use Erythritol blend from simple truth and the yogurt I use 20g protein... it all came out thick, tasty and delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Clair Dennis says

      June 11, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      OMG! This is absolute perfection! I was looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional cream cheese frosting and was a bit skeptical at first - so bought an extra block of cream cheese in case it didn't turn out. Needless to say - it was absolutely fantastic! I ended up making another batch lol! Followed the instructions exactly and it was fabulous! I'll never make it any other way! Thank you!!!! Tastes divine - brilliant!!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 14, 2022 at 6:45 pm

        Heck yes, thank you so much Clair!! It's so good with a spoon LOL.

        Reply
    9. Debbie says

      April 22, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      Hi, is this cream cheese recipe suitable for piping? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 23, 2022 at 3:13 pm

        I've never piped it but I don't see why not!

        Reply
        • Debbie says

          April 25, 2022 at 8:07 am

          Might give it a try! Thank you,

          Reply
    10. Kim says

      April 17, 2022 at 4:16 am

      Hello, this is sully, you are still using cream cheese

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 18, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        Yes, it's cream cheese frosting.

        Reply
    11. Meeme says

      March 08, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      Hey
      Thank you so much for this recipe
      May I ask if there is any alternative for Greek yogurt
      We prefer a plain one besides it’s a bit pricey in my country.

      Thank you again!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 09, 2022 at 2:37 am

        You can try regular yogurt, it just may be a bit thinner! I've only tried the recipe as written with greek yogurt.

        Reply
    12. Alexandra says

      February 15, 2022 at 5:51 am

      Anyone know how to thicken this up a bit?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 15, 2022 at 7:27 pm

        It should be very thick! Did you make any changes to the recipe?

        Reply
    13. Rocio says

      February 01, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      how long does this frosting last? how to store? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 01, 2022 at 5:11 pm

        This frosting lasts up to two weeks in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It lasts two-four hours at room temperature. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Kimberly Bracken says

      January 23, 2022 at 2:22 am

      I love this frosting! The only thing is that my cream cheese still is chunky even at room temperature, so after blending it for a minute or so I put it in a small saucepan on low-med heat for two minutes, then blend, then continue that until it's all blended in. So good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 27, 2022 at 4:45 pm

        Oh darn! I'm glad you still loved it, Kimberley!

        Reply
    15. Dee says

      December 14, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      Can monk fruit sweetener be used in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 14, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        I haven't tried it with monkfruit, if it's liquid and a 1:1 with sweetness, it could work?

        Reply
    16. elio says

      October 12, 2021 at 8:02 am

      Hi, I love your frosting! Been using it on my carrot cake, and it tastes great but helps me feel a little less guilty. I do have a question though... I find that when I put it in between a two-layer cake, it tends to thin/flatten out. The fluffiness works great for frosting the top, but it ends up too thin in the middle. Would you have any tips to help keep a thick layer? Thank you very much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 14, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        Hi! Hmmm, I'm guessing it gets weighed down? My best advice would just be to use more in the middle. Enjoy!

        Reply
    17. Nancy says

      October 06, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Can I add some food coloring to this frosting? I’m planning to make a mermaid cake and I was planning on adding some blueberry dye. Would it work?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 07, 2021 at 6:02 pm

        Sure, I don't see why not!

        Reply
    18. Casey says

      July 17, 2021 at 1:07 am

      Perfect cream cheese frosting, gives a nice tang and not too sweet!
      Mine was a little runny though, does it stiffen up if you leave it in the fridge for a few hours? I want to use it for a cake so would be good if it was a bit less runny so I can try ice the cake a bit neater 🙂

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 19, 2021 at 2:56 pm

        Hey Casey, thanks so much! Let me know what I can do to make it a 5 star rating! My frosting was super thick and not at all runny (see photos). Did you use brick style solid cream cheese?

        Reply
    19. Tanya says

      June 07, 2021 at 11:41 am

      This is way more frosting than I need.. could I freeze some?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 07, 2021 at 11:55 am

        I have never frozen frosting so I'm not sure that would work well! I'd try cutting it in half.

        Reply
    20. lia says

      May 31, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      what if i do not have maple syrup? could i use sweetened yoghurt for the sweetness?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 02, 2021 at 10:50 am

        You can try agave? It won't be sweet enough without sweetener.

        Reply
    21. Erica says

      April 22, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Oh my gosh... This cream cheese frosting is SOOOOOO good!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 23, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you tons!

        Reply
    22. Erica says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      If I swap agave in for the maple syrup (since I currently have agave in my kitchen), is it equal parts? Thanks. I can't wait to spread this frosting on some spinach cupcakes - and probably your carrot cake oatmeal too! Mmm.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 22, 2021 at 10:16 am

        I haven't tried it but I don't see why agave wouldn't work the same!

        Reply
    23. Charlotte says

      April 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Mum said it’s the best thing she’s ever eaten!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 14, 2021 at 1:21 pm

        Heck yes!!!

        Reply
    24. Athena says

      April 02, 2021 at 12:46 am

      I've made this frosting in the past and its incredible, like lick-the-spoon (...and bowl) clean-good! I just tried it using a plant based cream cheese as well and it was still amazing! 'Bout to smother my carrot cake baked oatmeal with this for some dessert-breakfast 😄

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 05, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        You rock!! So glad to hear it, Athena!

        Reply
    25. Dawn says

      March 03, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      Decent, but it tasted too tangy to me. It didn't seem rich enough or like any cream cheese frosting I've loved. I used the full fat cream cheese and 2% greek yogurt (Chobani) as well. Maybe using less yogurt will help next time.

      ★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 03, 2021 at 10:08 pm

        Sorry you didn't love this, Dawn! Since it's a healthier frosting with less sugar, more of the tang comes out than traditional frosting recipes. You could always add powdered sugar to taste for a sweeter frosting.

        Reply
    26. Brenda L Rice says

      February 21, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      I love this recipe! Don't bake often so was looking for healthier frosting recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:51 pm

        So glad you loved it, Brenda!

        Reply
    27. AN says

      February 13, 2021 at 11:55 pm

      Will it work on a cut in-half bundt cake shaped like a S?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 15, 2021 at 8:27 pm

        Hey! I'm not sure exactly what you mean but feel free to double the recipe if need be.

        Reply
    28. Gretchen says

      December 25, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Amazing recipe. I was trying to find a healthier version of this frosting for cinnamon rolls and it did not disappoint. SO GOOD.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 25, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        Ahhh thanks, Gretchen! SO good on cinnamon rolls 😉

        Reply
    29. Nicole says

      December 19, 2020 at 10:34 am

      I hope this gets your attention. You just made my 2 layered carrot cake for my 21st bday cake successful!!! I love eating cakes with less gulit!!! You are the best!!! Thank u so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 20, 2020 at 6:32 pm

        OMG yay!!! How special!! Did you do a double batch? I've gotten some questions on how much to make for layered cakes.

        Reply
    30. Nicole says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Will tis recipe work for an 8 invh two layered carrot cake? Thanks!

      Reply
    31. Nicole says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      Hi! Can i use this for piping on cupcakes and cake designs? Is it thick and stable?
      Also, can i use plain yogurt instead of greek? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 13, 2020 at 7:03 pm

        I have never used it from a piping bag, but it is nice and thick. If you use plain yogurt, maybe start with a bit less since it's thinner and I've only made it as written with Greek. Yes it will work for layered cake, just scale up the recipe depending on how much frosting you need!

        Reply
        • Nicole says

          December 14, 2020 at 6:26 pm

          Nice! Thanks a lot for replying!

          Reply
    32. Emily T says

      December 09, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      This is the best, yet light, cream cheese frosting for all the carrot cake dreams! My dad is a stickler for a good carrot cake and he even approved. Iykyk. Thanks Alexis for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 09, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Yessss!! Love it, thanks Em!!

        Reply
      • Nicole says

        December 14, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        How many did u make for the frosting? Was one cup enough for a 2 layered 8 inch carrot cake?

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          December 14, 2020 at 7:08 pm

          I do not think 1 cup will be enough!

          Reply
    33. sue says

      November 04, 2020 at 6:00 am

      hi may i know how long can the frosting last if kept in the fridge? thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 04, 2020 at 12:42 pm

        Hi Sue, it should last about a week or more! If it's gone bad, it will smell off and there would be discoloration.

        Reply
    34. Susan says

      October 06, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Can you use this to decorate a cake? I want to use it for a 1st birthday smash cake.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 06, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        Sure, why not! Just make sure you double or triple the recipe depending on how much you need. Enjoy!

        Reply
    35. Raquel says

      September 29, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      How would this tangy Frosting go on top of a chocolate cake? I am wanting to make halloween Chocolate cupcakes with pumpkin piped frosting. I just don't know if it won't be sweet enough.
      If anyone has tried it on chocolate cake. could you please share your thoughts.
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 30, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        If you traditionally like chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, I'd say go for it. You can always add a bit more maple syrup if you want it even sweeter. I've never had chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, but it sounds tasty to me!

        Reply
    36. Sarah Koefod says

      September 21, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Delicious recipe! I am vegan so I substituted the cream cheese for Kite Hill cream cheese and the yogurt with Forager vanilla yogurt. Amazing on top of the vegan fluffy pumpkin muffins!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 21, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        Perfect!! I'm so glad the vegan version worked so well!

        Reply
    37. Angela K says

      September 17, 2020 at 2:20 am

      This is amazing! I substituted Xylitol Sweetener. It was still very good! Thanks so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm

        Awesome, so glad it worked out for you!

        Reply
    38. Jenny says

      September 10, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      This is the stuff of dreams. Perfectly tangy. I'll never go back to the powdered sugar version!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Lauren says

      August 29, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Can you add food coloring to this type of frosting?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 30, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        I never have but I don't see why not?

        Reply
    40. Erin says

      August 21, 2020 at 5:26 am

      Can I use this frosting for a chocolate cake?

      Reply
      • Erin says

        August 21, 2020 at 5:28 am

        Compared to regular cream cheese frosting, does it taste different and does the maple syrup make and changes vs confectioners sugar?

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          August 21, 2020 at 9:31 pm

          It's not your standard cream cheese frosting with 2 cups of powdered sugar 😉 but it's very tasty in its own right! I'd say it's more tangy versus over the top sweet like traditional frosting--still amazing. And you can always add more sweetener to taste. It's as forgiving recipe.

          Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        Sure! You may need to make a double batch.

        Reply
    41. Carmella E Lane says

      July 28, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      This was a terrific tasty and full bodied frosting. I will be making this frosting for a great deal of my cakes and breads. The only draw back with it is that I cannot stop eating it!!! It is so good not to have to use 2 cups of confectioners sugar for a frosting recipe!!! Thanks.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 29, 2020 at 12:06 pm

        Hahahah I agree--it's so good on everything, even pancakes! Thanks for letting me know you loved it, Carmella 🙂

        Reply
    42. Naureen says

      July 01, 2020 at 2:26 am

      Thank you for this recipe! How long will it keep in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 01, 2020 at 8:58 pm

        I'd guess up to a week? How did it turn out?

        Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 15, 2020 at 7:20 pm

        Hey Daniela! This is a very thick frosting even without refrigerating. WHen I want a looser frosting for cinnamon rolls, I have to add milk to this recipe. From my research on runny frosting, low-quality cream cheese that has a higher water content can lead to runniness as can using a paddle attachment versus beaters to whip it. Lastly, if cream cheese is over-whipped it can break down and become runny. Perhaps it was beaten too long? I hope that helps, I really am shocked to hear that it was runny!

        Reply
    43. Vee Glessner says

      June 16, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      I CANNOT believe how good this is! The tanginess and cream cheese combo is so delicious. I made it with a hand mixer and whipped it for a while so it turned out wonderfully fluffy. I added a little spoonful of stevia to kick the sweetness up to what I am used to, it's a little tart as written, but incredibly delicious. The calories are surprisingly low and this totally hits the spot. I'm keeping this in the fridge for the rest of my cinnamon rolls, but it's hard not to eat it with a spoon. It would also be an amazing dip for fruit as a lighter dessert or in an appetizer spread.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 17, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        Hahah so good with a spoon, right? I love that you can add more sweetener per your preferences, too! If you'd be up for leaving a star rating next time, that would be STELLAR! It helps other people find my recipes 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    44. rosy says

      June 04, 2020 at 11:51 am

      I'm so excited to try this! Going to make it now for my daughters birthday vanilla cake! I was looking for a healthy frosting recipe and so excited I came across yours!!! 🙂 I'll let you know how it turns out 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 05, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        Amazing! Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    45. Robin says

      May 25, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      Can you freeze this after? Thank you! Trying it now!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 28, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        I have no idea--I've never tried freezing frosting. I'd google "freezing cream cheese frosting" and go from there. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Maddie says

        May 30, 2020 at 11:11 pm

        This frosting is EVERYTHING! Tastes like the original kind and goes very well with cinnamon rolls or carrot cake. If you need a good cream cheese recipe, you NEED to make this!!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          June 03, 2020 at 10:49 am

          Thank you so much, Maddie!

          Reply
    46. Archana says

      May 14, 2020 at 2:58 am

      Is it possible to use this in a piping bag to decorate a cake or would it not be the right consistency?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 14, 2020 at 1:05 pm

        I think that would work!

        Reply
    47. GrannyHannah says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:41 am

      Cant wait to try these!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 12, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Hope you love it!

        Reply
    48. Kori says

      April 19, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Incredible frosting! A go-to for me from now on as it’s perfectly sweet, creamy, & easy to make. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 19, 2020 at 9:51 pm

        WAHOOOO!!! I need to make another batch. Mine seems to have disappeared! 🙂

        Reply
    49. Miriam says

      April 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      I was recently thinking I needed to try a healthy version of frosting, so I made this recipe with some skepticism. It is soooo good!! I love how fluffy it is and it’s so easy to make! I can’t wait to take this to my next gathering, whenever that happens 🙂

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 16, 2020 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks a ton, Miriam!!

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    50. Dylan says

      April 16, 2020 at 10:54 am

      I can vouch that this is delicious on the pumpkin muffins! SO GOOD!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 16, 2020 at 11:47 am

        Love it with those!!

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