Cream Cheese Frosting
This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 15 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
Equipmentelectric mixer
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Taste and Texturecheesy, creamy, sweet
Ingredients
- Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 5 cups sifted confectioners sugar
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a handheld electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter at low speed until incorporated. Add the sugar and vanilla. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
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Store in the refrigerator before using, until it is somewhat stiff, about 15 minutes. The frosting may be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
2009 Patrick Neely and Gina Neely
