Low Carb Cream Cheese Icing
Elevate your low-carb desserts with this luscious Low Carb Cream Cheese Icing! Silky smooth and irresistibly creamy, this sugar-free icing combines softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and a touch of heavy cream to achieve the perfect texture. Sweetened with powdered erythritol for a keto-friendly twist, it offers just the right amount of sweetness without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Infused with aromatic vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for balance, this easy, 10-minute recipe is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or any keto treat. Whip up this versatile frosting to add a rich, decadent finish to your favorite baked goods while staying guilt-free! Ideal for keto, low-carb, and sugar-free diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups Powdered erythritol (or preferred low carb powdered sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat them on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered erythritol to the cream cheese and butter mixture. Beat well after each addition to ensure the sweetener is fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Continue beating on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and the icing is smooth and fluffy, about 1-2 more minutes.
Taste the icing. If you'd like it sweeter, you can add a little more powdered sweetener, a tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Once the icing is ready, use it immediately to top your favorite low carb cakes, cupcakes, or treats. If you're not using it right away, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before using, bring it back to room temperature and beat it again until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 135.5 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.0 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 895 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.0 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
