Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Filling
A delightful lemon cream cheese filling perfect for cakes and desserts, offering a creamy texture and refreshing lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Use this filling between cake layers, in cupcakes, or for any dessert where you desire a tangy lemon flavor.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Adjust lemon juice to taste for a more intense flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg