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Cream Cheese Icing

Irresistibly Creamy Cream Cheese Icing in Just 5 Minutes

This quick and easy Cream Cheese Icing elevates your desserts in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Icing
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Confectioner's Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoon Milk or almond/oat milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of cream cheese, ½ cup of confectioner's sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Blend for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Check the consistency of your icing. If too thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time until silky-smooth.
  3. If too thin, add an additional tablespoon of cream cheese and sugar, whisk until desired thickness is reached.
  4. Optionally add the zest of one citrus fruit and mix thoroughly for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the fridge or freeze for up to three months.

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