Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Luscious lemon cream cheese frosting made with 4 simple ingredients and the perfect balance of sweet, bright, and tangy. This easy lemon cream cheese frosting can be made vegan or dairy-free, and is delicious on sweet rolls, cakes, cookies, and more!
Servings 9 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (112g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-1 ½ cup (113-170g) powdered sugar, to taste
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Beat on low speed to start, then increase to medium-high speed and mix until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, whisk the frosting by hand.) Immediately spread on your favorite baked treats or refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container.