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Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz cream cheese
5 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
2 tsp vanilla
2 -2 1/2 cups powdered sugar , sifted
grated lemon zest or orange zest or ground cinnamon or liqueur , of choice

Directions:

Food Processor Method.
Have the cream cheese cold. The butter can be cold, but preferably at room temperature, 68 to 70 degrees F. Combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar in a food processor and pulse just until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too stiff, pulse for a few seconds longer. Do not overprocess. If desired, stir in additional flavoring to taste.
Electric Mixer Method.
Have the cream cheese cold and the butter at room temperature. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until blended. Add sugar one-third at a time and beat just until smooth and the desired consistency. If frosting is too stiff, beat for few seconds longer. Do not overbeat. If desired, stir in additional flavoring to taste. This keeps, refrigerated, for about 1 week. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Soften and stir until smooth before using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2025.78 Kcal (8482 kJ)
Calories from fat	1029.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	114.37g	176%
Cholesterol	100.53mg	34%
Sodium	2138.89mg	89%
Potassium	4240.75mg	90%
Total Carbs	234.16g	78%
Sugars	149.37g	597%
Protein	21.13g	42%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	186.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	473.88 Kcal (1984 kJ)
Calories from fat	240.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.75g	176%
Cholesterol	23.52mg	34%
Sodium	500.34mg	89%
Potassium	992.01mg	90%
Total Carbs	54.78g	78%
Sugars	34.94g	597%
Protein	4.94g	42%
Calcium	43.6mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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