Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is creamy and delicious. With only 4 ingredients, everyone can enjoy decadent frosting while on a Keto diet.
If you are following a keto diet but want something sweet, try making Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. It is such an easy homemade frosting recipe and really decadent.
It is amazing on Keto Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Keto Mug Cake.
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Why This Recipe Works
It is an effortless way to enjoy sweets while staying on track with the keto diet. The recipe is rich and creamy without any guilt. You can easily enjoy this frosting on an assortment of baked goods.
It’s only 4 ingredients to create this cream cheese frosting keto-friendly recipe. It’s also gluten-free.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese. It will be easier to mix and smoother if softened.
- Butter. Room temperature but not melted.
- Powdered Erythritol. This is what you use instead of the traditional powdered sugar.
- Vanilla Extract. Make sure it has no sugar added.
You can find the complete ingredients for the recipe at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, get out a medium bowl. Add the cream cheese and butter together and cream until it is mixed really well.
Step 2. Then, add the sweetener and vanilla extract. Combine slowly until the sweetener is mixed together. Make sure to mix on a low speed so the sweetener won’t make a mess. Then beat on high for 1 to 2 minutes. The frosting should be light and fluffy.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze this up to 3 months. Just make sure that you use a good freezer container, so it does not get freezer burn.
When ready to use, bring to room temperature.
Alternative Sweetener Options
- If the powdered sweetener version is not available, you normally can find a granulated sweetener option and use a coffee grinder to grind it into a powder form.
This is the best way to make keto cream cheese frosting without powdered sugar. It is important that you grind this so the sweetener will not make the frosting grainy.
- Another sugar substitute is liquid stevia. I haven’t tried it in this recipe, but I think it would work if the other 2 options were not available. It bakes and cooks similarly to regular sugar, so this is why it’s a preferred substitution for anyone following a low carb or Keto diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powdered Erythritol is a sugar substitute. It is also known as a type of sugar alcohols that is generally used to make low carb or Keto friendly recipes.
It is sugar free and low in carbohydrates. Erythritol has the same consistency as powdered sugar.
These products have become more popular over the years. I found it recently at my local grocery store and they’ll have them at health food stores as well.
You can also find them on Amazon as well. Swerve is the brand that I used for this recipe.
Vanilla extract is needed for this recipe and I just recently started to make my own. It’s so easy to make and really does add more flavor to baking recipes.
It only takes 2 ingredients to create homemade vanilla extract. I was able to make it in under 5 minutes. Also, I save a lot of money by making my own vanilla extract instead of using the store-bought kind.
Place inside a piping bag. If using for cupcakes or a cake, start in the middle and make a spiral. Continue making the spiral going toward the outside of the baked good. Finish by coming back to the center.
The short answer for this one, is yes definitely. Cream cheese is definitely Keto friendly and one of my favorite things to enjoy while following a Keto Diet.
Cream Cheese is low in carbs but higher in healthy fats which is why it’s perfect for a Keto diet. The idea of a Keto diet is to limit the about of carbs and balance the amount of protein and healthy fats in your diet.
Also, enjoying an appropriate amount of healthy fat makes you feel full longer, so it is a good idea to incorporate them into meals and snacks. This is why I prefer cream cheese frosting over buttercream frosting.
It’s sweet but contains some healthy fast as well so I don’t feel as guilty. So enjoy this delicious frosting. It is so easy and the best low carb cream cheese frosting recipe.
Ok before we jump to recipe, let’s talk about what you’ll need to make sugar free cream cheese frosting at home.
Stand Mixer. You will need a mixer in order to make this frosting recipe. Anytime I make an icing for my favorite desserts, I like to use my kitchen stand mixer. It’s so nice to be able to set it up and then just forget about it while it’s blending the ingredients together for you.
Hand Mixer. You can also use a hand held mixer. This will work as well to whip the cream cheese in this recipe to make the cream cheese frosting.
Either of these will work great. I do recommend using an electric mixer as it’s easier and quick to create this recipe.
This recipe is approximately 1 gram of carbs per serving. This is why this recipe is perfect for a Keto diet. You can still satisfy your sweet tooth and not ruin your diet.
The net carbs are the same amount as there is not any fiber in this recipe.
Expert Tips
- The butter and cream cheese should be room temperature. This will make the ingredients easier to combine.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a ziplock bag. Just place the frosting inside and seal. Cut the corner off and pipe the icing.
- When you freeze this frosting, it is a good idea to use a mixer to beat this after it comes to room temperature. This will help return the frosting to a soft and fluffy texture before you use it.
How to Use Keto Frosting
- Keto Brownie Recipe. The cream cheese frosting is amazing on brownies.
- Easy Keto Carrot Cake. Cream cheese frosting and carrot cake make the best combination.
- Chocolate Chip Keto Mug Cake. Make this mug cake even more decadent with frosting.
More Keto Desserts
- Coconut Flour Keto Mug Cake
- Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Chocolate Mousse
- Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
It’s your turn to try this keto frosting. It is one of the easiest keto recipes and so delicious on keto cupcakes and more. Give it a try and leave a comment once you do.
Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract no sugar added
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together with a mixer until fully combined.
- Add the sweetener and vanilla extract and beat slowly until the sweetener is incorporated (going slowly will avoid the sweetener from getting blown into the air)
- Once the sweetener is incorporated, beat on high for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then bring to room temperature before using.
