Low Fat Cream Cheese Frosting
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5
Low Fat Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Low Fat Cream Cheese Frosting uses Philadelphia brand reduced-fat cream cheese beaten with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. The frosting has a creamy consistency with a balanced sweetness and the characteristic tang of cream cheese. This recipe yields enough frosting for about 24 cupcakes, offering a lighter option without sacrificing texture or flavor.
Its mild vanilla scent complements the cream cheese richness, making it appropriate for a variety of baked treats, especially cupcakes. The simple combination makes it easy to prepare with common ingredients.
The frosting has a relatively low fat and calorie content per serving, making it a reasonable choice for those monitoring fat intake. It can be spread immediately or chilled briefly to firm up before use.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese Philadelphia brand, 1/3 fat
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Notes
- Use the Philadelphia brand low-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor in this frosting.
- This recipe yields enough frosting to cover 24 cupcakes.
- The frosting has about 44.5 calories and 2.1 grams of fat per serving, making it a lower-fat option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 649 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64.9kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7.4g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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