Indulge guilt-free in our Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe โ creamy with fewer calories and less saturated fat. With just 5 ingredients, this fluffy bowl of sugar free cream cheese frosting with monk fruit is ready in 5 minutes. Ideal for topping low carb cakes, muffins and cookies!
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Iโve been making cream cheese frosting since Iโve been a child. I have to admit that itโs still hard for me to keep my fingers out of the frosting bowl.
Soft and creamy, I canโt resist the gentle aroma of vanilla and cream cheese that wafts through the kitchen.
So, I reach in with my pointer finger and let the fluffy frosting melt in my mouth.
Iโve done it again! The tang of the cream cheese melds perfectly with the sweetener and vanilla as I run the spatula through the silky frosting one more time.
The spatula leaves gentle impressions โ the way my head does when it sinks into my soft, down pillow at night, so I know that the frosting is ready!
This Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Is Lower in Saturated Fat Than Most Low Carb Frosting Recipes
Well, the times have changed since I first started making cream cheese frosting.
My mother is diabetic these days so I modified the recipe for family events.
I’ve swapped refined sugar for natural zero-calorie monk fruit with allulose, ensuring a diabetic-friendly treat without compromising on taste.
This keto-friendly version of classic cream cheese frosting is really a lot healthier, especially if you are looking for a sugar free frosting recipe with less cholesterol.
After all, this keto cream cheese frosting recipe also tastes great with low-fat cream cheese.
But keep reading to see a few more ways to reduce the saturated fat in this monk fruit cream cheese frosting recipe.
We have plenty of healthy frosting recipes!
What Is Keto Cream Cheese Frosting?
Keto cream cheese frosting is a creamy frosting made with low-fat or regular cream cheese.
It’s also sweetened with a zero-calorie powdered sugar substitute such as monk fruit instead of refined sugar.
That makes frosting such as monk fruit cream cheese frosting a lot healthier than regular cream cheese frosting.
So enjoy dessert guilt-free!
Can I Reduce the Saturated Fat in Keto Frosting So It’s Healthier?
If you have high cholesterol or are simply health conscious, there are several ways to reduce the unhealthy fat content in this keto cream cheese recipe:
- Use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese, since you really can’t tell the difference.
- Use nondairy milk such as unsweetened, cholesterol-free almond milk instead of regular dairy milk or heavy cream.
- Omit the butter and instead make yummy cream cheese avocado frosting.
THE BIG PLUS: I know you’re going to use it to decorate an irresistible keto dessert that everyone can’t wait to try! Rest assured, this keto frosting recipe caters to a wide range of diets โ including keto, low carb, diabetic, sugar free, egg free, grain free and gluten free โ ensuring most of your friends, family, and guests can indulge guilt-free.
Ingredients in Monk Fruit Cream Cheese Frosting
These are the ingredients in this monk fruit cream cheese frosting recipe:
- Cream cheese, softened โ Use regular or low-fat cream cheese for less saturated fat. The recipe tastes great with both. As for plant-based cream cheese, I haven’t tried making frosting with it yet, but let me know if you have.
- Vanilla extract โ enhances the flavor.
- Butter, softened โ You can also use heart-healthy avocado which is what I do in light and silky Cream Cheese Avocado Frosting.
- Dairy or nondairy milk or heavy cream โ I use nonfat milk since it’s lower in saturated fat than heavy cream. Unsweetened almond milk also works, but be sure to use less liquid for thicker frosting.
- Powdered sweetener โ This sugar free keto cream cheese frosting is exactly that. Instead of refined sugar, the recipe calls for a zero-calorie sugar substitute such as powdered monk fruit made with allulose.
TIP: If you don’t have powdered monk fruit handy, just pulverize granulated monk fruit in the food processor until it’s fine powder.
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How to Make 5-Minute Keto Cream Cheese Frosting
Depending on where you live, take the butter and cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before using, so it has time to soften up.
- Then, place the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer โ or food processor or stand mixer. Alternately, you can use a spoon, but the keto frosting might not be as whipped or fluffy.
You might like cream cheese keto frosting on one of my most popular keto cakes: Sugar Free Red Velvet Cake.
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need to Make Low Carb Cream Cheese Frosting
- An electric hand mixer, food processor or stand mixer โ Alternately, you can use a spoon, but the keto frosting might not be as fluffy.
FAQs about Monk Fruit Cream Cheese Frosting
Just follow this keto cream cheese frosting recipe and sweeten it with zero-calorie monk fruit.
If you have granulated monk fruit, you can still make cream cheese frosting with monk fruit. Just pulverize granulated monk fruit in a blender or food processor until it turns into very fine powder.
Monk fruit allulose blend is recognized as safe by the FDA. Monk fruit was initially cut with erythritol but research links high levels of erythritol to heart attack. Monk fruit itself is very sweet so it is always cut with something to make a 1:1 sugar replacement.
Yes, of course. You can, for example, make cream cheese frosting with monk fruit allulose blend. Monk fruit allulose blend is regarded as safe and does not contain erythritol. So enjoy this monk fruit cream cheese frosting recipe on your next dessert.
How to Store Your Monk Fruit Cream Cheese Frosting
To Store This Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Simply refrigerate monk fruit cream cheese frosting in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Feel free to make it the night before you use it.
To Freeze Monk Fruit Cream Cheese Frosting
Freeze monk fruit cream cheese frosting in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Want More Healthy Monk Fruit Recipes Like This?
Here are more delicious monk fruit sweetened cake and cookie recipes to enjoy!
- Keto Coconut Cake
- Keto Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
- Orange Angel Food Cake
- Sugar Free Apple Turnovers
- Sugar Free Mexican Milk Jello
Recipe Card
Keto Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Equipment
- 1 electric hand mixer, food processor orย stand mixer. If you make the frosting manually, it might not be as fluffy.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Regular or Low-Fat Cream Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2-3 tablespoons Nondairy or Dairy Milk or Heavy Cream Use less for thicker frosting. I use nonfat milk because it's lower in saturated fat than heavy cream.
- ยพ cup Sugar Free Powdered Sweetener of Choice We recommend making this with monk fruit allulose blend.
If you donโt have powdered sweetener handy, just pulverize granulated sweetener in the blender or food processor until it turns into fine powder.
Instructions
- Place ingredients in bowl and mix. Start with 1 Tbsp milk or heavy cream and add more, depending on how thick you want the frosting to be.
Notes
This frosting is perfect! Plenty for a whole layer cake. Thanks for taking the sugar out of this.
This frosting is legit! Thank you for making a non poisonous frosting ! I am new to this realm so appreciate your help more than you know ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
You’re welcome. Glad you liked it!
Can you make this with the sweetener without having to pulverize it in the blender?
You need to make the frosting with powdered sweetener. Otherwise, it would be grainy.
How long does this frosting stay fresh in the fridge?
I haven’t stored it before but my guess is about 5 days in an airtight container.