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This is a very creamy, very vanilla-y version of the classic cream cheese frosting. It is made with even less saturated fat, more protein and the goodness of tofu for those seeking to add more soy to their diets. Surprisingly, using tofu actually gives this frosting more creamy texture. I also include the many variations, which will not affect the taste, to achieve different colored frostings.
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Cook's notes
Both Horizon (circle U kosher) and Organic Valley (circle U kosher) make Neufchatel that tastes exactly like regular cream cheese. Unlike the conventional "Lite" cream cheeses, they have no chemicals and taste really good.
Please do not confuse firm tofu with silken, super firm or any other type of tofu. Firm is softer than super firm and slightly firmer than regular.
It is very important that you buy the freshest tofu possible for this recipe because you want it to have a mild flavor. The closer tofu comes to the "best by" date, the stronger the flavor. Try to buy tofu that has at least 2 or 3 weeks to go before expiration.
If you want even more tofu, you can use 7 oz. tofu and 7 oz. cream cheese. However, the more tofu you use, the less manageable the frosting will be in the pastry bag.
This frosting can be made a day in advance.
Ingredients
8 oz. Neufchatel cheese
6 oz. firm tofu
1 1/2 - 2 T maple syrup
1 1/2 t vanilla
Optional Colors:
For light orange frosting omit maple syrup and add 2 T carrot juice and 1 t organic evaporated cane juice.
For light green frosting omit maple syrup and add 1 1/2 t liquid chlorophyll and 2 T organic evaporated cane juice.
For light brown frosting add 1 T carob powder.
For light pink frosting, omit maple syrup and add 2 T juice of frozen strawberries and 1 T organic evaporated cane juice.
For Light purple frosting omit maple syrup and add 2 T juice of frozen blueberries and 1 t organic evaporated cane juice.
Steps
- Add all ingredients to food processor and whirl until smooth.
Links
For cake decorating Ideas please see Cake Decorating Naturally.
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