Best 7 Cream Cheese Frosting Low Calorie Recipes
**Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our collection of low-calorie cream cheese frosting recipes. Say goodbye to heavy, sugary frostings and embrace a healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on taste. From tangy citrus flavors to rich chocolatey goodness, these recipes offer a variety of options to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your health goals. Experiment with our easy-to-make frostings, perfect for topping your favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Get ready to create stunning desserts that are both delicious and figure-friendly.**
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This healthy and easy cream cheese frosting recipe is ready in just five minutes and makes enough to frost the top and sides of one 9-by-13-inch sheet cake. We made this frosting healthy, with less saturated fat and calories than traditional versions, by using reduced-fat cream cheese instead of full-fat cream cheese, using Greek yogurt in place of butter and keeping sugar to a minimum.
Provided by Katie Webster
Categories Diabetic Birthday Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, yogurt and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 57.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This smooth, versatile cream cheese frosting has a delicate vanilla flavor. The woman who made the wedding cake for our daughter, Leanne, and her groom, Billy, used this recipe. It's also excellent on carrot cake. -Sharon Lugdon, Greenbush, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield about 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and, if desired, salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
Provided by JJ
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
HEALTHY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
For this healthy cream cheese frosting, you can use regular cream cheese or go for a healthier alternative with a natural full fat cream cheese full of probiotics, or a Chèvre goat cheese. Whichever you use, make sure it is full fat and softened to room temperature.
Provided by Diana Johnson
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed.
- Add milk one teaspoon at a time until the frosting reaches desired creaminess.
- Spread immediately and then refrigerate the dessert.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Carbohydrate 4.68 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 8.92 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0.9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2.23 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 .25 cups, Sodium 53.46 grams sodium, Sugar 4.46 grams sugar
LOW CALORIE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This low calorie cream cheese frosting recipe is just 25 calories per ounce (2 tablespoons) just enough for a cupcake!Make this whipped cream cheese frosting for pumpkin cake, cookies, or pancakes. Make this cream cheese frosting for carrot cake, or muffins. This healthy cream cheese frosting is even great on cinnamon rolls!
Provided by Lose Weight By Eating
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Use a hand mixer or countertop mixer to whisk on medium speed for 2-4 minutes, until it's smooth and fluffy.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 25 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, Fat 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING LOW-CALORIE
This is a rich creamy frosting that is easy and delicious served on Pumpkin, spice or carrot cakes. I make this recipe all the time so I had to include it in my recipe collection.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place frosting ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mix on medium speed until well blended.
- Ice cake when cake is completely cool.
- Optional garnishes: Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts.
- Makes enough to frost a two-layer 9 inches cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 3.8, Sugar 3, Protein 1.2
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a lighter frosting, use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option.
- Add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice or lime juice to the frosting for a tangy flavor.
- For a chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the frosting.
- For a vanilla frosting, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting.
- For a funfetti frosting, add 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles to the frosting.
- If you want a stiffer frosting, beat it for a few more minutes.
- If you want a smoother frosting, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These low calorie cream cheese frosting recipes are perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious frosting without all the guilt. They are easy to make and can be used on a variety of desserts, from cakes to cupcakes to cookies. Whether you are a fan of chocolate, vanilla, or tangy lemon, there is a low calorie cream cheese frosting recipe out there for you. So next time you are in the mood for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try.
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