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Best ever cream cheese frosting with reduced sugar.

Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting (Reduced Sugar)

Thick, buttery cream cheese frosting is perfection. It's so easy to make with no mixer required!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
YIELD 2 cups frosting
Author Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (113g) full-fat cream cheese block, softened
  • ½ cup (113g / 1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ c (150g) powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (15g) nonfat dry milk powder

Instructions

Make the frosting

  1. Using a silicone spatula, combine softened cream cheese and softened butter together in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Using a stand mixer is optional. Mix in vanilla extract.

  2. Slowly sift in powdered sugar and milk powder, mixing frequently to combine, stir until smooth and clump-free.

  3. Spread generously over bars or sheet cake using a metal spatula to create an even surface. Refrigerate bars immediately and the frosting will set as it cools.

Recipe Notes

While I like to use this frosting right after I make it for best results, it can be kept in the fridge and used within 3 days. Let it thaw to room temperature before using and give it a quick stir.

This frosting can cover a 9x13 pan of bars, brownies, or sheet cake perfectly.