5‑Minute Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
A quick, healthy cream cheese frosting made in just 5 minutes. It’s light, fluffy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for topping cupcakes, cakes, or muffins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 8 oz plain cream cheese (regular or dairy-free, room temperature)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Mix using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for best results.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or another liquid sweetener.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This frosting is best used on cooled baked goods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
