Cottage Cheese Frosting
Creamy Cottage Cheese Frosting is a light, no butter, protein-packed twist on traditional frosting. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and more!
Servings: 8 servings (2 2/3 cups)
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese 2% or 4%
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a fine mesh sieve or strainer set over a bowl. Let it drain for 20 minutes to remove excess liquid, stirring a few times.
- Once drained, add the cottage cheese to a food processor along with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer into a bowl, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until it firms up.
- Use for spreading on quick breads, cakes and cupcakes.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate for up to a 1 week. I don't recommend to freeze it.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup or any liquid sweetener will not work.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 252mg | Sugar: 7g