Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 226 g (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature; 226 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 560 g (5 cups) powdered sugar

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Author: Maria Pagiotas
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x

Description

This dreamy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is ultra smooth, perfectly tangy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with just 4 ingredients and whipped up in 5 minutes, it’s the easiest way to add a bright, creamy finish to your favorite cakes and cookies.

Ingredients

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226 g (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
226 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest
560 g (5 cups) powdered sugar

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Instructions

Using a handheld or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and lemon zest together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until completely incorporated.
Increase the mixer to medium speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Spread the frosting over the completely cooled bars.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight, let it come to room temperature and re-whip for a creamy texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Frosting & Fillings