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    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: Jun 23, 2019 by thesugarfreediva. ยท This post may contain affiliate or amazon links which may pay commission at no cost to you.
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    A keto and low carb sugar free frosting sweetened with Stevia
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    This Stevia Cream Cheese Frostingrecipe has been hugely popular.
    Since first posting this recipe a while back, it has become one of my top visited keto, low carb, and sugar free recipes.

    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    It is no wonder why this is such a popular recipe!
    The popularity of this recipe has a lot to do with the flexibility of a great tasting frosting that just so happens to also be without sugar.

    This is one of the few recipes that I will specify a particular kind of a sweetener.

    My readers know that I am more about the recipe than I am about promoting a specific sweetener or sugar alternative. However, there are many opinions about every sweetener and other reasons why people may be partial to a particular brand or product.

    I think that what people seem to like best about Stevia is that it is a natural sweetener that also happens not have sugar in it.

    By "natural" I mean that Stevia is grown on trees rather than created in a laboratory.
    Also, I can certainly relate to the preference of putting natural foods into my body whenever I can do so when it makes sense.

    However, Stevia does not work like many of the other sugar alternatives on the store shelves.
    Many of the sugar alternatives that are available will also measure 1:1 with sugar in a recipe. Hence, this allows you to use it just as you would use sugar in a recipe.

    Stevia is one of the most powerful sweetener choices around.

    This means that you would need less Stevia than you would need sugar in a recipe in order to attain the same level of sweetness in a recipe. As a result, you will have less dry volume in your mixing bowl than if you had followed the regular sugared recipe and your ingredient ratio would be thrown off.

    This is one of those moments when it is important to read the labels on what you buy.
    In order to make up for the difference in volume of Stevia to sugar, it will often be mixed, or packaged, with other ingredients. Sometimes those ingredients may include sugar or another sugar alternative that you are trying to avoide.

    For this recipe for Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting, Granular Pure Stevia is recommended.

    This recipe has been formulated for the "Pure Stevia" rather than the "blended" product. Also, this recipe would work best with the granular Stevia rather than the liquid variety.

    I know that if you only have the blended product on hand, you may be tempted to use it in this recipe.
    The problem with using the blended product is that you would need more of it than if you had used 100% Stevia. As a result, your volume of ingredients may be balanced, but your frosting will not taste as sweet as you may want it to taste.

    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    This recipe also calls for Cream Cheese.

    I prefer to use a regular, not whipped, cream cheese in a recipe such as this one. Also, you will need a dairy product such as Greek Yogurt, Milk or Buttermilk to help keep the texture of the frosting smooth.
     

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    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting
    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    About this recipe for Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting.

    As mentioned, Granular Pure Stevia is recommended for this frosting.
    This recipe has been formulated for the "Pure Stevia" rather than the "blended" product. Also, this recipe would work best with the granular Stevia rather than the liquid variety.


    Also, this recipe also calls for Cream Cheese.

    I prefer to use a regular, not whipped, cream cheese in a recipe such as this one. Also, you will need a dairy product such as Greek Yogurt, Milk or Buttermilk to help keep the texture of the frosting smooth.
     

    The recipe for Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    This recipe was originally formulated with Greek Yogurt as the liquid dairy added to it. However, you are welcome to use a different dairy such as milk. As long as you can get that great texture needed for your frosting, use what works best for you.

    Here is what you will need to make this Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Cream Cheese- 8 ounce package softened - can be low fat as mentioned above.
    • Butter- ยผ cup softened to room temperature. Using a butter alternative is not usually recommended in a frosting recipe.
    • Greek Yogurt, Milk, Buttercream or similar dairy- 1-2 tablespoons.
    • Granular Pure Stevia - Granular pure Stevia is preferred. We will start at 1 tsp and add additional as needed . As mentioned, we use less Pure Stevia that we would of other sweeteners as it is so sweet.
    • Vanilla Extract- 1 tsp- (this is optional if your yogurt is flavored.

    How to make Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    • In a mixing bowl using a stand mixed fitted with a paddle attachment if possible, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Alternatively, you can do this by hand if you desire.
    • When the cream cheese and butter are well blended you can switch to a whisk attachment (or a whisk if by hand) on your mixer. Then whisk in 1 tablespoon of your dairy (Greek Yogurt or alternative) until that is blended.
    • Next, add 1 teaspoon of the Stevia and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip or whisk the frosting for about a minute on medium.
    • Test the frosting for sweetness. If additional Stevia is needed, add only a small amount as this will go a long way. Also, if the frosting appears to be too thick for your needs, you can add an additional dairy (no more than ยฝ a tablespoon at a time).If you are looking for a thicker frosting and this becomes difficult to whip, you can switch back from the whisk to the paddle.
    • Continue to whip or whisk the frosting until you reach your desired consistency. This frosting needs to be refrigerated.

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    Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    A keto and low carb sugar free frosting sweetened with Stevia
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: birthday, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: dessert, diabetic, frosting, keto, low carb, stevia, sugar free
    Servings: 12

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • Paddle Attachment
    • Whisk Attachment

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature.
    • ยผ cup Butter softened to room temperature.
    • 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt Milk, Buttercream or similar dairy
    • 1 tsp Stevia - Granular pure Stevia is preferred. We will start at 1 tsp and add additional as needed .
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl using a stand mixed fitted with a paddle attachment if possible, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Alternatively, you can do this by hand if you desire.
      mixer blending blender butter
    • When the cream cheese and butter are well blended you can switch to a whisk attachment (or a whisk if by hand) on your mixer. Then whisk in 1 tablespoon of your dairy (Greek Yogurt or alternative) until that is blended.
      whisk attachment
    • Next, add 1 teaspoon of the Stevia and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip or whisk the frosting for about a minute on medium.Test the frosting for sweetness. If additional Stevia is needed, add only a small amount as this will go a long way. Also, if the frosting appears to be too thick for your needs, you can add an additional dairy (no more than ยฝ a tablespoon at a time).If you are looking for a thicker frosting and this becomes difficult to whip, you can switch back from the whisk to the paddle.
      whisk ingredients
    • Continue to whip or whisk the frosting until you reach your desired consistency. This frosting needs to be refrigerated
      Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting

    Recipe Notes

    Please see post for details including ingredients.
    As mentioned, Granular Pure Stevia is recommended for this frosting.
    This recipe has been formulated for the "Pure Stevia" rather than the "blended" product. Also, this recipe would work best with the granular Stevia rather than the liquid variety.

    Also, this recipe also calls for Cream Cheese.

    I prefer to use a regular, not whipped, cream cheese in a recipe such as this one. Also, you will need a dairy product such as Greek Yogurt, Milk or Buttermilk to help keep the texture of the frosting smooth.
     
    most recently updated:
    June 23, 2019

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jodi Hunter

      December 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      We re trying this out for sure,

    2. Krystal Waters

      January 17, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      I really want to try this one, we love cream cheese frosting on spice cake and red velvet cake.

    3. Lori

      July 9, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Is the stevia in this recipe powdered or liquid?

      • SFD

        July 9, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Hi- it is for the powdered. thanks!!

    4. fab

      July 13, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      hi, i want to try it, but i dont understand if we need 6 greek yogurt of 8 on

      or
      6 or 8 on

      thanks a lot

      • SFD

        July 14, 2017 at 10:25 am

        Hi- It really depends upon the consistency of the yogurt that you are adding and the consistency needed for what you will be using it for. I would start out with 6 ounces and if you need more volume for what you are using it for, add another ounce etc. Thanks!

    5. Kim

      July 29, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Are you using liquid stevia here?

      • SFD

        July 30, 2017 at 10:22 am

        Hi- It is the regular- non liquid version. Start with a small amount and increase as needed. You could probably get away with using liquid but, I recommend the dry. thanks

    6. Karen

      July 31, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Can I assume the cupcakes/cake will need to be kept in the refrigerator ?

      • SFD

        July 31, 2017 at 12:16 pm

        I certainly would if they have a cream cheese frosting on them. thanks!

    7. Theresa Mulhern

      August 3, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      What brand of powdered stevia do you use for this cream cheese frosting. I know that different brand are sweeter than others. Thanks for the recipe!

      • SFD

        August 4, 2017 at 11:00 am

        Truvia Spoonable has worked for me. However, using a stevia baking blend will add a bit more texture to your mix. However, a baking blend can have sugar/carbs added it to it to make that texture. thanks

      • Jeannette

        September 13, 2017 at 9:42 am

        Truvia and Stevia are not the same at all. Using one teaspoon of Stevia is like as much as 64 tablespoons' worth of sugar (4 cups), for sweetness. Since there are many brands and concentrations of sweeteners containing stevia, it would help to clarify specifically what you use, right in the recipe. Thanks.

      • SFD

        September 13, 2017 at 12:21 pm

        Hi
        Thanks for you comment. I actually have a handy post that shows how to measure sugar alternatives. There is a free printable that will help measure sugar alternatives. thanks!

    8. Katie

      August 9, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Floavored yogurt usually has a lot of sugar which might be defeating the purpose of making a sugar free frosting. Check your labels.

      • SFD

        August 9, 2017 at 10:07 am

        While I agree with you about the flavored yogurt thing- there are some out there that do not have that. It's just a matter of finding it sugar free where you live. I have a few options where I live but, certainly not all stores by me.
        thanks

    9. Bella

      September 2, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      OMG!! I just made this! You are a life saver!! The Greek Yogurt turned out great in this. One tweak that I made was to soften out the cream cheese before adding the other ingredients.

      Thank you!!

      • SFD

        September 2, 2017 at 4:59 pm

        That is worth trying out. Thanks for the suggestion!

    10. Mavis

      September 2, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      I made this the first time with just the Greek Yogurt. The second time I went 50/50 Greek Yogurt and sour cream. This is about the closes we can get to tasting the real thing without all of the real sugar. Next time I will try the flavored yogurt idea.

      • SFD

        September 2, 2017 at 5:00 pm

        I agree that using Stevia is pretty darn close. Thanks for the feedback!

    11. Ashley

      September 6, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Can this be frozen? I want to put on cake but know some pieces will go in the freezer for later.

      • SFD

        September 7, 2017 at 9:25 am

        I have not tried freezing this. What I do know is that if you were going to freeze the regular cream cheese frosting. it is recommended that you freeze it separate from the cake/cupcakes and then defrost it when you are ready to use it.

    12. KD

      September 28, 2017 at 2:20 am

      Not sugar free if one of your ingredients is yogurt, sorry. Yogurt is loaded with sugar.

      • SFD

        September 28, 2017 at 11:06 am

        Hi- we are using 1 container (6-8 ounce) of Greek Yogurt in this recipe. The average Greek Yogurt container of this size has about 6 grams of sugar in it. The recipe makes 8-12 servings depending on what you are using the frosting for. Thus, you would be getting less than 1 gram of sugar per serving. This is why it is important to read those labels. The American Heart Association deems less than .5 grams to be sugar free. So, if you were to use the Greek Yogurt with 6 grams of sugar to frost to frost 12 cupcakes, that would be considered to be sugar free. Thanks

    13. Sherry

      November 22, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      hi - can this frosting be used for sugar cookies?

      • SFD

        November 22, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        Hi. I would use it sparingly and/or a larger cookie since this is a heavier frosting. Try one of my icing recipes instead.. Thanks!

    14. Marla Hardy

      December 24, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      To make chocolate cm cheese frosting how much cocoa powder would I need?

      • SFD

        December 25, 2017 at 10:53 am

        Hi. That's a good question. I will include a recipe for this in the future. However, at this time what I would suggest trying would be to add a tablespoon of cocoa to the frosting and adjusting the cocoa and the yogurt as you go until you reach your intended consistency and chocolate flavoring. I do have these similar recipes if this idea has confused you-https://thesugarfreediva.com/sugar-free-chocolate-buttercream-frosting/ and https://thesugarfreediva.com/sugar-free-cocoa-icing-with-greek-yogurt/ Thanks!!

    15. Alaina

      March 6, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      How many carbs would this have per serving?

      • SFD

        March 7, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Hi. Go here to get nutritional information. thanks!

    16. Gigi

      April 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you so much for posting these AWESOME SUGAR FREE RECIPES!!! Most people use common sense and know to read labels and plain Greek Yogurt is just that, plain. Your answers are very good and non-judgemental. I am still working on that one! I have found that no matter what, some people will find fault in everything. There are some very good whip toppings out there that are organic and not made with oil like say Cool Whip is. LOVE the SUGAR-FREE RECIPES so please keep them comping. Have a BLESSED DAY!

      • SFD

        April 22, 2018 at 12:09 pm

        You have totally made my day ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for your kindness. I will pass it on.

    17. Nancy

      June 6, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Looks awesome! I'm a bit confused over the Greek Yogurt, the ingredients state 1-2 Tablespoons, but in the comments you talk about getting a container 6-8 oz, and the sugar content from a tub of yogurt. Why would any of that matter if you are only adding 1-2 Tbl of Greek yogurt.
      Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      • SFD

        June 6, 2018 at 10:15 am

        Hi. That does sound confusing. However, I will try to clarify. This recipe was updated recently. The original recipe stated that you could use a flavored yogurt instead of the Greek yogurt if you wanted to add a bit of flavor. You can still do this however, the amounts of ingredients needed in the recipe have been updated and thus, you should use 1-2 tablespoons of either yogurt in this updated version of the recipe. This update is meant to make it easier to use this recipe, without leftover, in a normal sized batter. Thank you for pointing this out to me!

    18. Libni Winsett

      June 13, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Good afternoon: Just would like to know, what happens if I use powdered sugar ????
      for the Cream Cheese Frosting.
      Please advise.

      Thank you,
      Libni

      • SFD

        June 13, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        Hi. I do have other recipes for frosting that incorporate a 'sugar free powdered sugar'. This Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting, 4 Ingredient Sugar Free Frosting, and 5 Ingredient Sugar Free Cream Cheese Frosting. Thank you!

    19. Danielle

      June 15, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Hi, how well does this icing pipe and hold its shape? Iโ€™m wanting to make a reduced sugar cake, along with the icing. Thanks!!!

      • Sugar Free Diva

        June 15, 2018 at 9:33 am

        Hi. I think that it depends on the temperature and softness of the fats that you use (butter and cream cheese). I have been pretty lucky with this recipe so far. thanks!

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