Favorite Yogurt Frosting
Enjoy this creamy Yogurt Frosting with any cake or cupcake as a quick, lower sugar topping option. With flavor options and storage tips, too.
Servings: 8
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (or 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup)
- 1 cup freeze-dried fruit (ground into a powder; optional for color and flavor)
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a large bowl. Beat until creamy with an electric mixer.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired. (Know that using powdered sugar makes this frosting sweeter and slightly stiffer than honey or maple syrup.)
Notes
To store, place into a zip top storage bag, press flat, remove as much air as possible and seal. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften slightly before using.
To make this with all yogurt and no cream cheese, omit the cream cheese and use 2 cups yogurt. Line a colander with cheese cloth and set over a big bowl. Add the yogurt and let strain for at least 2 hours to remove some of the liquid. This will create a similar consistency.
To grind the freeze-dried fruit, add to a blender and grind into a powder.
Dairy-free: Use Greek-style nondairy yogurt and vegan cream cheese.
Try with any of my Kids Birthday Cake recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.1mg