Name: Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to spread, about 15 minutes.

TagsFrosting Dessert Cream Cheese Cheese Dairy Vanilla Herbs & Spices Nut Free Gluten Free Meal Prep 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

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