The Best Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe!
Creamy, smooth dairy-free cream cheese frosting made with simple ingredients and perfect for cakes, cinnamon rolls and more!
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Equipment
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dairy-free butter, softened Country Crock Avocado butter is our plant-based butter of choice usually
- 7 oz tub of dairy-free cream cheese, softened Violife works really well
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract1 to 2 tbsp dairy-free milk optional, to loosen if it's too thick
Instructions
- Add the softened dairy-free butter and dairy-free cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until creamy and well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- If the frosting feels too thick, add dairy-free milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a soft, spreadable consistency.
- Spread over warm cinnamon rolls, cakes, or cupcakes and serve immediately.
Notes
- Different dairy-free cream cheese brands can vary slightly in texture and tang
- Violife gives a really smooth and balanced result
- Always use softened ingredients for best consistency
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before using again so it softens back up
- Not suitable for freezing
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- Check out all our dairy-free recipes!
Servings: 1 batch
Cost: $4.50