Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recette

Elevate your margherita cupcakes (or any citrus-forward dessert!) with this tangy and creamy Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. The bright, zesty lime flavor perfectly complements the sweetness of the cupcakes, creating a delightful flavor combination that's sure to impress. Easy to make in just 10 minutes!

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 10 min

Calories 1155.2 kcal

Protéines 9g

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Ingrédients pour Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Unsalted Butter
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
Zest of 2 key limes
3 cups powdered sugar (plus extra, if needed)

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Comment préparer Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Add 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice and the zest of 2 key limes. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
If the frosting is too thin, add additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Once desired consistency is reached, frost your cooled margherita cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

636g

Fat

170g

Carbs

54g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Eggs Dairy Easy Cakes Cheese Cake Fillings And Frostings

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting ?

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting prend environ 15 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting ?

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting contient environ 1155.2 calories par portion, avec environ 9 g de protéines, 54 g de glucides et 87 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting sont Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Powdered Sugar. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.