5-Minute Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting (Edit recipe)

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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.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

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INGREDIENTS

4

Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

8 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat, at room temperature
1 cup Butter, Unsalted, at room temperature
2 Tbsp Lemon Zest
5 cups Powdered Sugar

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

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.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	389
Fat:	20 g
Carbohydrates:	51 g
Protein:	8 g
Cholesterol:	40 g
Sodium:	2 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	48 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.