Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
This (fairly) healthy frosting recipe offers multiple benefits, is easy to make, and works with many different dessert recipes. The best part? Healthy cream cheese frosting tastes delicious! You won't miss the old version a bit.
Equipment
- hand mixer or other mixer
Ingredients
- 1 C cream cheese
- 1/2 C grass fed butter, softened
- 2-4 T raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or other vanilla measured according to package directions
Instructions
- Beat room temperature cream cheese and butter together for several minutes until they are smooth and fluffy.
- Add honey a tablespoon at a time to taste.
- Add vanilla or other flavoring, if desired.
- Spread on cake and serve immediately, or chill before using. Keep leftover cake with frosting on it chilled so the frosting doesn't soften too much!
Notes
** The number of calories will vary greatly based on how much honey you use, what type of cream cheese you use, and how much frosting you use per serving.