Cream Cheese Frosting Without Butter
If you are wondering if you could make a cream cheese frosting without butter, the answer is yes. It is also possible to make cream cheese frosting with just cream cheese. Also, please note that cream cheese frosting without butter is rich, tasty, and creamy as it melts in your mouth.
Servings: 4 cups
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb of full-fat cream cheese, about 450 grams
- 1 lb of powdered sugar, about 450 grams
- 2 tbsp of whipping cream
- 2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp of lemon juice
- 2 tbsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp of salt
Instructions
- First things first, place your room-temp cream cheese, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and whipping cream inside a mixing bowl.1 lb of full-fat cream cheese, about 450 grams, 2 tbsp of cornstarch, 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, 1/2 tsp of salt, 2 tbsp of whipping cream
- Then, make sure to whip the contents of the bowl using an electric mixer set at medium speed; ensure to do this for about a minute or until it becomes light and fluffy.
- After that, gradually add your powdered sugar; remember, add a cup of powdered sugar at a time till you use all of your powdered sugar.1 lb of powdered sugar, about 450 grams
- Next, add your vanilla extract to the mixture and continue to whisk at medium-high speed for about two minutes. Likewise, you can do so until the frosting becomes light and fluffy. Not only that, but also till it resembles a whipped cream consistency or your desired consistency.2 tbsp of vanilla extract
Notes
When your frosting is too soft, add a bit more powdered sugar. At the same time, if your frosting is too stiff, add a tablespoon of whipping cream to lighten the mixture.
Also, always remember that the more you whisk, the lighter your frosting will become when whisking or whipping. However, avoid over-whipping your frosting, or it will break down and curdle.
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