Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
This lemon cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping for your favorite cupcakes or cake. It’s light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Instructions
1. In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add confectioners’ sugar in 2 additions. Beat until creamy.
3. Add more icing sugar or juice as needed for easy spreading and mix well again.
4. Your Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is now ready! Makes about 3 2/3 cups in total. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 2200
- Fat: 99g
- Saturated fat: 62g
- Unsaturated fat: 29g
- Trans fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 300g
- Sugar: 285g
- Protein: 8
How do you make a lemon cream cheese glaze?
In a medium sized mixing bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add lemon juice and beat again until smooth. Fold in lemon zest. Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
Can you add lemon juice to canned cream cheese frosting?
Yes, you can add lemon juice to canned cream cheese frosting. The acidity in the lemon juice will help to thin out the frosting and make it easier to spread. You may need to add a little bit of powdered sugar to thicken it up, but overall it should work well.
How do you make sweet cream glaze?
Sweet cream glaze is a delicious and easy to make icing that can be used on a variety of desserts. To make sweet cream glaze, you will need 4 ounces block-style cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioner’s sugar; and 1-4 tablespoons milk or half and half.
Begin by creaming together the cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Slowly add the confectioners sugar, mixing until combined. If the mixture is too thick, add milk or half and half one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
This sweet cream glaze can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even as a fruit dip! It is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
How do you make lemon flavored cream cheese frosting?
Lemon flavored cream cheese frosting is made by combining cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. The ingredients are combined until they are smooth and then confectioners’ sugar is added. The amount of confectioners’ sugar will vary depending on how thick or thin you want the frosting to be.
Can I add lemon juice to store bought cream cheese frosting?
If you find that store-bought cream cheese frosting has a bad taste, you can try diluting the flavor with milk, vanilla essence, or another flavor of your choice. If it is too sweet, you can add unsweetened cream, salt, or lemon juice.
Lemon juice is a good option to add if the frosting is too sweet. The acidity in the lemon juice will help to cut through the sweetness and balance out the flavors. Just be sure to start with a small amount and add more as needed until you get the desired results.
