Ingredients Key Lime Frosting 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons key lime zest 2 teaspoons fresh key lime juice 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar) Tools Large mixing bowl Electric mixer Spatula Instructions Click to mark complete - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and lime zest until smooth. - Next, beat in lime juice then gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Make sure to beat well after each addition. - Scrape down bottom and sides of bowl as necessary and beat on high until smooth, about 1 minute. - If frosting seems too thin, add powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. If it seems too thick, add more lime juice 1 teaspoon at a time until frosting reaches desired consistency.
