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    Keto Cream Cheese Frosting | Only 4 Ingredients Needed

    by Joe Duff 24 Comments

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    This keto cream cheese frosting is thick, creamy, and has just a touch of sweetness. And it holds its shape incredibly well, making it the perfect frosting for a variety of keto desserts. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients, and it takes under 5 minutes to make! So, as far as easy keto cream cheese frosting recipes go, this has got to take the cake - the cupcake that is. Oh, and it has 0 NET CARBS per serving too!

    A bowl glass bowl filled with keto cream cheese frosting. The head of a rubber spatula is in the bowl and covered with the frosting.

    The Best Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

    If you're looking for a versatile frosting to complete your keto dessert, this cream cheese frosting has you covered. 

    In fact, this frosting is so tasty you might find yourself eating it with a spoon. 

    And that's totally okay, because I've done it a few times myself.

    Actually, I've done it a lot!

    The perfect pair for this frosting is topping off these keto cupcakes with it- a soft and cakey vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting on top...I must be dreaming. 

    Now, what's great about this sugar-free frosting is has 0 NET CARBS, so you can pretty much use as much as you want, whenever you want, and keep yourself in ketosis.

    Plus, as I mentioned earlier, it takes only about five minutes to make.

    So, if you need a topping for any keto dessert, you can have this frosting on them in no time.

    An overhead view of keto cream cheese frosting whipped on a glass bowl. The mixer heads are submerged in the frosting with the stems leaning against the side of the bowl. The bowl is sitting on a white counter.

    Keto cream cheese frosting ingredients

    4 simple keto friendly ingredients are all you need to make this keto frosting.

    And there's a good chance you have all of them at home already!

    That said, here's what you'll need:

    • ½ cup softened cream cheese
    • 3 Tbsps. softened butter
    • ½ cup confectioners Swerve
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Now, for the cream cheese make sure you use the block cream cheese and not the "spreadable" kind. If you use the "spreadable" one the consistency will be off with your frosting.

    Also, it needs to be at room temperature before mixing too. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time mixing/combining it into the other ingredients.

    By the way, if you are using this frosting for a cake, you'll want to make a bigger batch to ensure you have enough to spread on a thick layer of frosting.

    Simply double or triple the amount of each ingredient, and you'll be good to go.

    A glass bowl of whipped keto cream cheese frosting. The head of the mixers are in the frosting and the stems are leaning against the front side of the bowl.

    Keto Friendly Sugar Substitutes

    So, for our cream cheese frosting, we will want to add a touch of sweetness without adding any sugar or carbs. To do this, I used confectioners Swerve.

    I like to use Swerve because it measures on a 1:1 ratio with regular sugar, and it has the same amount of sweetness as sugar.

    And best of all, it has 0 calories, and therefore 0 grams of sugar and carbs. 

    Another sweetener you could use is Lakantos Monk Fruit Sweetener. 

    You can either use the powdered, which is the same as the confectioners Swerve, or the classic white.

    If you use the classic white though, you'll want to blend it down into a powder before using it. Basically, you'll make it into confectioners style instead of granulated. 

    So these are my go-to suggestions.

    Don't Use Stevia To Sweeten This Frosting 

    If you're wondering if you can use Stevia, I DO NOT suggest using it.

    Most stevia blends are not actually a 1:1 substitute with sugar-they're either way sweeter-or actually blended with sugar. 

    Also, the ingredients typically consist of dextrose, maltodextrin, maltodextrose, etc., and those are all just other words for sugar. 

    So, just keep that in mind when you're thinking about what to sweeten your frosting with. 

    An overhead view of a glass bowl with keto cream cheese frosting in it. A rubber spatula is in the bowl with the wooden shaft leaning against the right side of the bowl and the spatula head just above the frosting with frosting on it.

    How to Make the Best Keto Cream Cheese Frosting 

    This is probably the easiest keto recipe that you're ever going to make. 

    And since it's so simple, it's the perfect recipe for when you're enjoying a dessert and feel like adding a little something extra to it. 

    Making the Frosting

    Now, the first thing you'll want to do to make the frosting is measure out your ingredients and get out a large mixing bowl.

    Then, using either a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and cream cheese. 

    After those two ingredients have combined, slowly blend in the confectioners Swerve. and vanilla extract, and beat on high for a minute or two.

    And you'll know it's done when the mixture turns into a smooth and creamy frosting.

    Ways to Use Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

    There are multiple ways to use this keto cream cheese frosting.

    But, my favorite way is putting it on these keto vanilla cupcakes. The creamy frosting blends so well with the fluffy vanilla cupcakes. Gah, it's so good.

    However, it also goes fantastic on this keto pound cake recipe too.

    I recommend getting creative with it though, and trying it on literally any keto dessert.

    You'd be surprised how good it is on a dessert you wouldn't have thought to put it on!

    An overhead view of a glass bowl that is filled with keto cream cheese frosting. A rubber spatula is hovering over the right side of the bowl and there is frosting on the spatula head.

    Putting The Frosting on Your Dessert

    The great thing about this frosting is it maintains its shape super well, which is why it is perfect for keto cupcakes. 

    To get the traditional swirl topping, you'll want to use a piping bag. 

    That said, if you don't have a piping bag, you can easily make one. 

    All you have to do is pour your frosting into the corner of a ziploc bag.

    Then, twist the bag in half to squeeze all the frosting into that side of the bag.

    And, finally, cut a tiny piece off of the tip of the corner where the icing is, and you've got yourself a piping bag. 

    Oh, and if you are putting this frosting on a cake or other desserts, you can just spread it on with a knife, or an icing spatula if you've got one.

    How to Store Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

    After you make the frosting, it can sit at room temperature for up to 8 hours before needing to be refrigerated. 

    To refrigerate, transfer the frosting to an airtight container, where it will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

    If you put the frosting on a dessert, you'll want to keep the dessert in the refrigerator.

    Then, before serving, take the dessert out of the fridge for an hour or two, so it has time to come to room temperature. 

    However, if you make too much to use in 3 days, you can freeze the frosting for up to 1 month. Then, when you want to use it, let it thaw in the refrigerator for a day, and bring it up to room temperature by letting it rest on the counter right before you want to use it. 

    A keto vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting on a white counter. There are several cupcakes set behind the front cupcake.

    Nutritional Information

    As I mentioned earlier, my favorite way to use this keto cream cheese frosting is by putting it on these keto vanilla cupcakes.

    And this recipe makes enough frosting to cover 12 cupcakes. 

    That said, here's the nutritional information for about 2 tablespoons of frosting:

    • 52 Calories
    • 5g Fat
    • 0.3g Carbs
    • 0g Fiber
    • 0.3 NET CARBS
    • 0.7g Protein

    That's a pretty crazy carb count for frosting, right?!

    I mean, at virtually 0 carbs per serving, how could you not make this stuff! 

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy this creamy, buttery, and super easy keto cream cheese frosting!

    I'd love to hear how you use it in the comments below.

    Frosting Uses

    Now, there are an endless amount of keto desserts that you can put this frosting on. 

    Here are some of my favorites:

    • Keto Cupcakes
    • Keto Chocolate Cake
    • Keto Brownies
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    Keto Cream Cheese Frosting | Only 4 Ingredients Needed

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 23 reviews

    This keto cream cheese frosting is thick, creamy, and has just a touch of sweetness. And it holds its shape incredibly well, making it the perfect frosting for a variety of keto desserts. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients, and it takes under 5 minutes to make! So, as far as easy keto cream cheese frosting recipes go, this has got to take the cake - the cupcake that is. Oh, and it has 0 NET CARBS per serving too!

    • Author: I'm Hungry
    • Prep Time: 30 seconds
    • Cook Time: 30 seconds
    • Total Time: 1 minute
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mixer
    • Cuisine: Keto Low carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    ½ cup (113g) cream cheese, softened 

    3 Tbsps. (45g) butter, softened

    ½ cup (75g) confectioners Swerve

    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Add the butter and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl.
    2. Next, using either a hand mixer - or stand mixer with the paddle attachment - beat together the butter and cream cheese. 
    3. Then, slowly blend in the Confectioners Swerve. and vanilla extract, and beat on high until well-combined. You'll know it is done when the mixture turns into a smooth and creamy frosting.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 servings
    • Calories: 52
    • Fat: 5
    • Carbohydrates: 0.3
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 0.7

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    Comments

    1. Crys

      April 24, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Great base for icing! I added lemon juice and lemon zest and it was perfect. Would also be great with coconut extract or orange extract.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Victoria L.

      July 13, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      I put this on your keto brownies and they were to die for!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Shelly

      July 14, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Very good. Spread well on the cupcakes and tasted great.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Sherlie

      July 15, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Can't believe how simple this was so make. Went great with the vanilla cupcakes!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Jillian

      July 16, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Easy to make. Very yummy too, loved the balance of flavors, not overly cream cheesy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Francesca C

      July 17, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Delicious! Cupcakes were super good with it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Charlotte

      July 18, 2021 at 11:31 am

      My kids don’t like vanilla frosting so I added some cocoa powder to make chocolate frosting to go on the cupcakes and it turned out great!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Sandra

      July 18, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      I literally want to put this on everything.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Ken p

      July 19, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Very good consistency. I haven’t had good experiences making cream cheese frosting but this was great.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Brooke

      July 20, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      Used it to put on your brownie recipe and it was excellent.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Martha

      July 22, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      Just put this on your cupcake recipe that i made into a cake…turned out great. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Aria

      July 23, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Really great frosting recipe. One of my favorites.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Margot

      July 23, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      I could just eat this out of the bowl, and not put it on anything!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Olivia

      July 24, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Really liked how fast this was to make.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Shirley

      July 25, 2021 at 10:50 am

      Loved it on the cupcakes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Liv

      July 27, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Perfect frosting consistency!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Skye

      July 30, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Put it on brownies, very delicious!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Cassidy

      July 31, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Perfect blend of everything! Not too creamy or sweet, just right.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Jilll

      August 04, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Simple and delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Ann

      August 08, 2021 at 9:29 am

      I ate some with a spoon before frosting it on the cupcakes, I couldn't resist!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Tay

      September 06, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Put it on your brownies and wowza it was good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Kelly A

      January 24, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      The best frosting (homemade or bought from the store) that I have had.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Amy

      May 22, 2022 at 2:05 am

      This is heavenly….

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Joe Duff

        May 22, 2022 at 8:59 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply

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