Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Receita

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!

Preparo 5 min

Cozimento 10 min

Calorias 1155.2 kcal

Proteína 9g

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Ingredientes para 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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Como fazer 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

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting?

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting leva cerca de 15 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 5 minutos de preparo e 10 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting?

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting tem aproximadamente 1155.2 calorias por porção, com cerca de 9 g de proteína, 54 g de carboidratos e 87 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting?

Os principais ingredientes de Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting são Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Powdered Sugar. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.