Skinny Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

🧁 Skinny Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Yields: about 1½ cups (enough for 12 cupcakes or a single-layer cake)

📝 Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)

• 1½–2 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Soften cream cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft (about 30–60 minutes).

2. Mix base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt together using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

3. Add vanilla & salt: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

4. Add sugar gradually: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, starting with 1½ cups. Add more as needed to reach your desired sweetness and thickness.

5. Chill (optional): If the frosting is too soft to spread, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes before using.

✅ Tips:

• For piping: Chill for 30 minutes and use a sturdy piping bag.

• Sweeter frosting? Add a touch of honey or a few drops of liquid stevia instead of more sugar.

• Vegan version? Use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut yogurt.

• “A Light and Creamy Frosting Made with Greek Yogurt and Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese – All the Flavor, Less Guilt!”