Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 25, 2021 Print Rate It 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. Rate it Print