Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter
If you’ve ever wondered if you can make Cream Cheese Frosting Without Butter, the answer is a resounding YES! This rich, creamy-dreamy 3-ingredient cream cheese frosting is the proof.
Servings: 15
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter
- Add the cream cheese into your mixing bowl and mix on medium speed until it’s smooth and somewhat fluffy.8 oz Cream Cheese
- One cup at a time, add the powdered sugar into the cream cheese, mixing until smooth scraping down the sides intermittently.3 cups Powdered Sugar
- Add vanilla, then bring the speed of the mixer to a medium high speed and mix/whip for 2-3 minutes.1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use as desired! Note that the cream cheese frosting will firm up after being in the fridge after 30 minutes or so.
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Notes
What’s the best way to store this no-butter cream cheese frosting? Can cream cheese frosting be frozen?
When it comes to storing this delightful frosting, the best way is to keep it refrigerated. Place the frosting in an airtight container, ensuring it is well-sealed, and pop it in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 3-5 days.
To freeze the frosting, make sure it's in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible before sealing to prevent freezer burn, then label the container with the date. Cream cheese frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to use the frozen frosting, transfer it to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight, then give it a good stir before using it. You may find that it's a touch softer than when freshly made, but it should still be delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.03mg
