This is an extrememly easy little recipe that I have thrown together in an effort to appease my renewed sweet tooth in my carb detox interim. Please forgive the loosey-goosey non-specifics of the measurements, but I tend to opt for a trial and error approach when looking for the combination of flavors that resonates with me.
*Quick tip – the combination of salty and sweet is always a big hit thus the salt and stevia inclusion in the recipe.
CREAM CHEESE ICING INGREDIENTS:
- block of cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup – 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (depends on the thickness the prefer, start with 1/2 cup and add more based on your preference)
- stevia / low glycemic index sweetener of choice – amount depends on preference of sweetness
In a mixer, blend all ingredients and whip on high for a couple of minutes or until whipped and creamy. Refrigerate and get a spoonful here and there to nip that sweet craving out of sight.
**The amount of sweetener you use is highly subjective, but you will probably use at least 1/4 of a cup of the granular or powdered version of the sweetener. By itself, this would not be particularly low carb, but you aren’t going to tackle the end result in one or two sittings. This recipe is very high fat, so a couple of bites go a very long way in satiating your cravings. I hope that you enjoy it!
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Big hugs! Jo
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