Yogurt frosting is a healthier alternative to buttercream or cream cheese frosting, using plain or Greek strained yogurt and powdered sugar. It can be used for various desserts and can include additional flavorings or ingredients. Greek yogurt can mimic the texture of butter and cream cheese in frosting recipes. Chefs may add butter or shortening to the glaze while still emphasizing the yogurt’s slightly tart flavor. Yogurt frosting is popular for healthier desserts due to its lower calorie content.
Yogurt frosting is an alternative form of dessert frosting, to buttercream or cream cheese frosting, that uses plain or Greek strained yogurt and powdered sugar. Greek grilled yogurt is popular for frostings that need to mimic thicker ingredients like buttercream or shortening, and it’s often used for icing airy cakes and cupcakes. Regular yogurt glaze may include flavorings and other ingredient additions, depending on the food being glazed. Sometimes, a yogurt glaze may include buttercream or shortening to add more texture to the glaze, containing the same slightly tart, sweet flavor that comes from yogurt.
The simplest yogurt-based frosting includes mixing a teaspoon of plain plain yogurt with powdered sugar, a little milk, and any desired flavorings. This type of yogurt frosting is smooth and runny, yet slightly thick and spreadable, and is often used to frost cinnamon rolls and other desserts. If you’re frosting a chocolate or vanilla dessert, additional ingredients to this frosting might include cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and instant coffee. Another variation of this glaze is to use about half a cup (115 g) of yogurt and mix it with a higher proportion of powdered sugar, resulting in a thinner glaze.
Strained Greek yogurt is much thicker than regular plain yogurt and is often used in healthier frosting and frosting recipes to mimic the texture of butter. Greek yogurt can also replace cream cheese in cream cheese frosting recipes, which can accompany lemon tart desserts. Because strained yogurt is much thicker than regular yogurt, it is acceptable to use more strained yogurt to create a thick frosting consistency. Adding too much icing sugar or other powdered ingredients can result in a thick glaze, which requires diluting with a few drops of water or milk.
Sometimes, chefs incorporate butter or shortening into a yogurt glaze to copy the texture and consistency of glaze made solely with these ingredients. To still get the slightly tart flavor of the yogurt, the emphasis is still on the yogurt rather than the butter or shortening. It’s common for people to seek out yogurt frosting recipes because they’re lower in calories, making it a popular icing for healthier desserts. Often, a healthier yogurt glaze includes sweetening alternatives to reduce the amount of sugar in the glaze, as well as overall calories.
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