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Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
About 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat the butter in a small bowl and add the cream cheese. Mix until thoroughly blended, scraping the sides of the bowl while stirring. Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Taste after each addition for sweetness. Add more powdered sugar until the desired level of sweetness is reached.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 2

    The frosting can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.

Pure Flavor
TagsFrostingDessertCream CheeseCheeseDairyGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadElectric MixerStand MixerCookbooks
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