LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

This is a very light, luscious frosting, with a creamy, tangy taste because it’s not overloaded with confectioner’s sugar as many cream cheese frostings are.

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Rating:  10 out of 10 Click for PRINTABLE PAGE

INGREDIENTS: 4 oz. Neufchatel (lower-fat) or regular cream cheese, soft 4 oz. unsalted butter, soft 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tsp. vanilla powder or vanilla extract 1 - 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 2-3 Tbsp. whipping cream In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, zest and vanilla till well combined and creamy.  Slowly add sugar and cream.  Beat till fluffy, light and smooth.  Yield:  enough to thickly frost 12 cupcakes.