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Greek Yogurt Frosting

Light, bakery-style Greek yogurt frosting with vanilla and no added sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt strained
  • 1 cup sugar-free powdered sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 –2 tablespoons cream cheese softened (optional, for extra thickness)
  • 1 –3 teaspoons milk optional, for thinning if needed

Method
 

  1. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and line it with cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a sturdy paper towel.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt to the lined strainer, cover, and refrigerate for 6–8 hours or overnight until very thick, similar to soft cream cheese.
  3. Transfer the strained yogurt to a clean mixing bowl and discard the drained liquid.
  4. Sift the sugar-free powdered sweetener over the yogurt to remove any lumps.
  5. Add the vanilla bean paste to the bowl.
  6. Beat the mixture with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  7. If using, beat in the cream cheese until fully incorporated and the frosting is thick and smooth.
  8. If the frosting is too thick to spread, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time, beating briefly after each addition, just until it reaches your desired consistency.
  9. If the frosting is too thin, beat in additional sugar-free powdered sweetener 1 tablespoon at a time, or a little more cream cheese, until thick and spreadable.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the frosting for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up before using.
  11. Spread or pipe the chilled frosting onto cooled cakes, cupcakes, or muffins.
  12. Refrigerate any frosted desserts and leftover frosting in a covered container until ready to serve.

Notes

- For flavored frosting, you can use 8 ounces of flavored Greek yogurt and omit the vanilla bean paste.
- Properly strained yogurt is the key to thick, bakery-style Greek yogurt frosting that doesn’t run.
- If the frosting looks loose after mixing, chill it first before adding more thickener; it will firm up in the fridge.
- Cream cheese adds extra structure and a richer flavor if you want a stiffer frosting for piping.
- Always refrigerate this frosting and any dessert topped with it, as it is dairy-based.