Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

Medjool dates pitted

18 dates

water room temperature

1/2 cup

water hot, for soaking

hot water

vanilla extract

1 tsp

salt

pinch

cream cheese room temperature

8 oz

unsalted butter room temperature

2 tbsp

Method

1. 01Remove cream cheese and butter from fridge to warm to room temperature.
2. 02Place dates in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Soak 10 minutes, then drain.10 min
3. 03Once cool enough to handle, remove and discard date pits.
4. 04In a food processor, combine pitted dates, room temperature water, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
5. 05Add cream cheese and butter. Blend until smooth and fluffy.
6. 06Use immediately or store covered in refrigerator up to 5 days. Before using, warm to room temperature for 15 minutes and rewhip briefly.