Best Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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SWEET & TANGY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Sweet & Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting image

This sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting recipe is delicious, easy to spread and great for piping on your favorite treats.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Cup Unsalted butter, softened ((2 sticks))
2 Packages Cream cheese, softened (8 ounces each)
8 Cups Powdered sugar ((confectioners' sugar))
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract (Optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla (optional), and milk. Beat on high until smooth (30 - 60 seconds). If frosting seems too thin, add powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. If it seems too thick, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until frosting reaches desired consistency.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This fuss-free cream-cheese frosting is ideal for those who like their sweets not too sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 4 cups), sifted
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon), plus 4 teaspoons juice

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon zest and juice. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Stir until smooth before using.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Great flavor and so creamy. Great on Daffodil cake.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
ΒΌ cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon rind, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar in 2 additions. Beat until creamy. Add more icing sugar or juice as needed for easy spreading. Makes about 3 2/3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 66.5 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

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