Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting – a simple, easy dairy-free version of your classic cream cheese frosting! Perfect for cakes and cupcakes!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- Dairy-Free: this recipe is so delicious that you would never guess it is dairy-free!
- Simple: you will only need 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this amazing frosting.
- Perfect Topping: this is the perfect addition to any cake or cupcake – the whole family will love it!
What You Will Need
- Dairy-free plain cream cheese
- Vegan butter
- Pure vanilla extract
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Powdered sugar
Recipes That Would Be Good With This Frosting
Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Pumpkin Sheet Cake (Fit Foodie Finds)
Banana Cupcakes (Paleo Running Momma)
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- How long can it stay out at room temp? This frosting can stay out at room temp in a bowl or on a cake for about 8 hours and then it should go in the fridge.
- How long can I keep this in the fridge/freezer? You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for 1 month.
- Dairy-free cream cheese: This is my favorite dairy-free cream cheese!
- Let fully cool: I repeat – let fully cool! For best results, it is very important to let the cake or cupcake cool before adding this frosting.
How to Make Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting
Step One: Measure out your ingredients.
Step Two: Use a hand mixer to beat together the dairy free cream cheese and vegan butter.
Step Three: Add vanilla, almond milk, and about 1/3 of the powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
Step Four: Continue adding powdered sugar a little at a time until fully combined.
Step Five: Enjoy with your favorite recipe!
Other Recipes You Might Like
Vegan Ricotta (Dairy Free)
Dairy Free Sour Cream
Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bake
Creamy Maple Oat Milk Latte
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Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Hand Mixer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting – an easy and delicious dairy-free version of your classic cream cheese frosting!
Ingredients
- 8oz dairy free plain cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, room temp
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup powered powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add cream cheese and vegan butter to medium mixing bowl. Beat with hand mixer until fluffy.
- Add vanilla, almond milk and about 1/3 of the powered sugar. Beat until combined.
- Continue adding the powdered sugar a little at a time until it is fully combine.
- Use in your favorite recipes!
Notes
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: I used this kind (plain version).
- Vegan Butter: I used this kind.
- Serving Suggestion: We love using this on our Gluten-Free Carrot Cake! So good!
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