Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

Medjool datespitted

3 dates

waterroom temperature

0.08 cup

waterhot, for soaking

hot water

vanilla extract

0.17 tsp

salt

pinch

cream cheeseroom temperature

Dairy-freefirm tofu drained and blendedblend until smooth with the date mixture

1 1/3 oz1 1/3 oz

unsalted butterroom temperature

Dairy-freeolive oil

1/3 tbsp1/3 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.

Fits

• Gluten-free
• Nut-free
• Egg-free