Keto Cream Cheese Frosting – Just 4 Ingredients!

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Last Updated on March 12, 2023 by Toya

Are you looking for a super easy keto cream cheese frosting recipe? If you are, then you’ll really love this easy low carb cream cheese frosting that is thick, smooth, creamy and so good!

Keto cream cheese frosting

This low carb cream cheese frosting recipe was originally made to serve with cinnamon muffins. Since, then, I’ve used this delicious cream cheese frosting recipe to add to so many other delicious keto recipes! And, I’m sure you’ll do the same.

It’s not fancy. Just really, really, good!

Made with just four simple ingredients, this cream cheese frosting is now a go-to in my kitchen whenever I’m making a recipe that calls for cream cheese frosting. 

Is cream cheese frosting keto?

Regular cream cheese frosting is not keto as it contains about 13 grams of sugar and 14 grams of carbohydrates in every 2 tablespoons. Regular cream cheese frosting will quickly sabotage your keto eating. Thankfully, it is very easy to make a keto friendly version of cream cheese frosting by just omitting the powdered sugar and using powdered erythritol instead!

Cream cheese frosting ingredients

• 8oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla

How to make keto cream cheese frosting

To make this easy low carb keto cream cheese frosting recipe start by gathering all of the ingredients needed in one place. 

Tip: Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to avoid stiff cream cheese frosting.

Then in a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese and butter until fluffy.

Next, beat in powdered Erythritol and vanilla until smooth. That’s it!

Make sure your muffins or cakes are cooled, then cover with this sugar-free cream cheese frosting and serve.

How to use low carb cream cheese frosting

This cream cheese frosting is easy to use and very versatile. My favorite way to use it is with cinnamon muffins and keto chocolate cake.

I also love making cookie sandwiches with my favorite chocolate chip cookies and this cream cheese recipe.

However, it also works well with:

1. Keto banana bread
2. Keto sugar cookies
3. Keto bagels

There are so many ways to get creative with this keto frosting made with cream cheese, and you can try it with just about any of your favorite desserts. The results may just surprise you!

How to store

This low carb cream cheese frosting can be kept at a cool room temperature for up to 6 hours before it needs to be refrigerated. 

You can also transfer the keto cream frosting to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Recipes that use cream cheese frosting

• Keto cinnamon muffins
• Keto blueberry muffins
• Keto red velvet cake

Want to make a few variations to this cream cheese frosting? I’ve listed about 10 easy ways to substitute cream cheese in frosting. Click the link to check out some of my ideas.