Name: The Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened; 8 ounces of Cream Cheese, softened; 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar; ¼ teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 2 teaspoons Lime Zest

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Elevate your desserts with this tantalizing lime cream cheese frosting recipe. This zesty delight strikes the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite treats. Try it today!

Lime cream cheese frosting in a piping bag being piped onto a cupcake on a wire rack

Welcome, fellow bakers and dessert enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a flavorful journey into the world of tangy and sweet delights with a focus on the star of the show: lime cream cheese frosting. This vibrant and refreshing frosting adds a delightful twist to any cake or cupcake, making it a favorite among children and adults. Join me in the secrets behind creating a tantalizing lime cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

The Zesty Delight: Discover the Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe!

Are you looking for a frosting recipe that is tangy, refreshing, and creamy all at the same time? Look no further than this zesty and creamy lime frosting cream cheese recipe! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, not just special occasions, but it is nice then, too, especially for a tropical-themed birthday party or a pool party.

The next time you want to add a citrusy twist to your favorite cupcakes, cakes, or cookies or simply enjoy a spoonful of this delicious frosting on its own, it is easy to whip up this incredible frosting recipe. The combination of tangy lime and smooth cream cheese creates a heavenly flavor that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Plus, this recipe is easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.

The lime cream cheese frosting is a culinary masterpiece that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. The unique flavor of fresh limes in cream cheese profile instantly transports you to a tropical paradise, evoking visions of sunny beaches and swaying palm trees.

This tantalizing treat pairs beautifully with various baked goods, turning even the simplest vanilla cupcakes into delectable citrus delights. The zesty lime flavor complements chocolate cake and chocolate cupcakes, coconut cakes and coconut cupcakes, and even carrot cake, elevating their taste to new heights. With a dollop of lime frosting, you can transform any ordinary dessert into a culinary masterpiece that will impress your friends and family.

Lime cream cheese frosting is a zesty and versatile addition to your baking repertoire. The tangy flavor and creamy texture of this lime frosting make it the perfect way to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts to new heights. The simplicity of the recipe, coupled with the burst of lime goodness, makes this frosting a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Tips and variations for making this lime frosting recipe:

● Make sure that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before you start making the frosting. This will ensure that they blend well and create a smooth texture.
● Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
● 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar is approximately one pound of confectioners’ sugar
● For my UK and Australian friends: confectioners’ sugar is icing sugar (powdered sugar, 10x).
● This lime frosting uses regular limes.
● Use freshly squeezed lime juice and zest for a more intense zesty flavor.
● You will need one fresh lime to create the juice and zest for this lime frosting.
● Beat the frosting on high speed for 2-3 minutes until it is light and fluffy. This will make the frosting airy and easy to spread.
● If the frosting is too thick, add more lime juice to thin it out. On the other hand, if it is too thin, add some more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
● You can add a few drops of green food coloring or gel to color this lime frosting.
● Ensure you are frosting a cooled cake, cupcakes, cookies, etc. (use a wire rack for faster, even cooling). You do not want your frosting to melt and slide off your baked goods.
● This lime frosting recipe should make 2½ cups of frosting. Depending on how thickly or thinly you spread it, it should be plenty of frosting for 18-24 cupcakes, an 8″ (2) layer cake, or a 13’x 9″ cake. If you are decorating using a pastry bag and piping tip(s), you may have to double the recipe to have enough frosting to decorate your cake elaborately.
● You can make the frosting the day before using it. Keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use the next day.
● The frosting may be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
● Reheating – I do not suggest heating this frosting as it will melt and not gain back its form.
● This frosting recipe is made with simple ingredients commonly found at your local grocery store.

How to Use Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:

There are endless possibilities when it comes to using lime frosting cream cheese. Here are a few ideas:
● Use it as a topping for your favorite cupcakes, cakes, or cookies.
● Use it as a dip for fresh fruits like strawberries, pineapples, and watermelon.
● Spread it on toast or bagels for a zesty breakfast.
● Add it to smoothies or milkshakes for a tangy twist.
● Use it as a filling for macarons or sandwich cookies.

Other frostings you might enjoy:

● Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe
● Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
● Coconut Buttercream Frosting Recipe
● Decadent Cream Cheese Frosting

The Zesty Delight: Discover the Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! Elevate your desserts with this tantalizing lime cream cheese frosting recipe. This zesty delight strikes the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite treats. Try it today!

Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

● ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
● 8 ounces of Cream Cheese, softened
● 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
● ¼ teaspoon Salt
● 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
● 2 teaspoons Lime Zest

Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Mise en Place:

● Electric Mixer: Stand-up Mixer (paddle attachment, whisk attachment, large bowl, etc.) or Hand Mixer
● Rubber Spatula
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons

Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:

1. In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. It takes about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, ½ a cup at a time, on low speed. Beat until well mixed.

3. Add the salt, lime zest, and juice and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and whipped. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary.

4. Note: if you require stiffer frosting, add more confections sugar in ½ cup increments. If you need a thinner frosting, add a bit more lime juice. You can add a few drops of food coloring to make this a colored frosting.

5. Pro tip: Always frost completely cool baked goods so your frosting does not melt on application.

Yield: 2.5 cups

The Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

The Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! Elevate your desserts with this tantalizing lime cream cheese frosting recipe. This zesty delight strikes the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite treats.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
8 ounces of Cream Cheese, softened
4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
2 teaspoons Lime Zest

Instructions

In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. It takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, ½ a cup at a time, on low speed. Beat until well mixed.
Add the salt, lime zest, and juice and beat for another 2 to 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and whipped. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary.
Note: if you require stiffer frosting, add more confections sugar in ½ cup increments. If you need a thinner frosting, add a bit more lime juice. You can add a few drops of food coloring to make this a colored frosting.
Pro tip: Always frost completely cool baked goods so your frosting does not melt on application.

The Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe