Delicious White Chocolate Frosting Without Butter
White chocolate pairs lovely with many different flavors and makes a great choice for frosting. This delicious white chocolate frosting without butter is a great recipe to add to your collection. It is packed full of amazing flavor that is great for cupcakes, cookies, and brownies.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
- 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Melt the White Chocolate and Shortening - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and shortening. Microwave for about 20-25 seconds and then stir the mixture. Microwave for another 20-25 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Beat the Cream Cheese - In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese at low speed for about one minute. The cream cheese should be smooth.
- Add the White Chocolate Mixture, Orange Juice, Vanilla, and Salt - After beating the cream cheese, add the white chocolate mixture, orange juice, vanilla, and salt. Beat the frosting until smooth.
- Add the Confectioners’ Sugar - With your mixer at low speed, beat the confectioners’ sugar in 1/2 cup at a time. Beat for a total of two to three minutes, until the frosting is a smooth and creamy consistency.
Notes
Since this frosting contains cream cheese is should be stored in the fridge for best results. It can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Let the frosting reach room temperature before serving.
This frosting is great paired with white, chocolate, red velvet, pumpkin, or carrot cake. In addition, it also goes great with brownies and cookies. It is also great with toppings, like chocolate sauce, Oreos, strawberry sauce, or candy.
For best results, you should use high-quality white chocolate. Look for brands such as Ghirardelli, Baker’s, Nestle Toll House, and Hershey’s. These will result in a delicious tasting frosting.
Be certain that your cream cheese is at room temperature. Cold cream cheese can curdle and ruin the texture of your frosting. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour before using it for your frosting.
You can use a piping bag or offset spatula to decorate with this frosting. Thanks to the shortening used, it will be able to hold its shape well. In addition, it will be able to withstand heat better than regular cream cheese frosting, making it great for events.
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