Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 25, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 5 cups This fuss-free cream-cheese frosting is ideal for those who like their sweets not too sweet. Ingredients 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 4 cups), sifted 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon), plus 4 teaspoons juice Directions Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon zest and juice. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Stir until smooth before using. Print