Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar
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Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar
Description
Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar highlights the use of granulated sugar mixed thoroughly into softened cream cheese for a smooth base. Whipped heavy cream is folded in, lightening the texture and creating a fluffy topping. The vanilla extract enhances the flavor subtly. This frosting is beaten carefully to ensure the sugar dissolves and the mixture is uniform. Chilling after preparation helps maintain the structure and makes spreading easier. It can complement a variety of baked goods, offering a creamy topping with tangy-sweet balance.
The method starts by whipping heavy cream until stiff peaks form, which is then chilled. Separately, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract are beaten until well combined to avoid clumps. The whipped cream is folded in gently to preserve airiness. Leftover frosting should be kept chilled to maintain consistency. Properly softened cream cheese is important to prevent lumpiness in the mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened1
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, beat cream on high until stiff peaks begin to form.
- Cover and chill while you continue.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes on high. It's important that the cream cheese and sugar be well-combined, so don't cut this step short.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Chill leftovers.
Notes
- Use cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps when mixing.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form for best texture before folding.
- Chill the frosting before use for easier spreading and to help set.
- Granulated sugar should be fully mixed into cream cheese to avoid graininess.
- Store leftover frosting refrigerated and use within a few days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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