Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
About 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat the butter in a small bowl and add the cream cheese. Mix until thoroughly blended, scraping the sides of the bowl while stirring. Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Taste after each addition for sweetness. Add more powdered sugar until the desired level of sweetness is reached.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 2

    The frosting can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.

Pure Flavor
TagsFrostingDessertCream CheeseCheeseDairyGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadElectric MixerStand MixerCookbooks
Read More
Apple-Walnut Charoset
A warmly spiced Ashkenazi charoset, perfect for your Passover seder—or spooned over yogurt the next morning.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in March
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
One-Pan Herbed Chicken and Biscuits
Biscuits and gravy, but make it spring.
31 Easter Desserts, Each One Better Than a Chocolate Egg
Like airy lemon chiffon cake and a Cadbury egg–inspired tart.
Essential Easter Recipes for Brunch, Dinner, and Dessert
Grab your Easter basket and hop in—you’ll want to collect each and every one of these fun and easy Easter recipes.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon
This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.