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Cream Cheese Icing

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Show: Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro

Episode: Cheesy Does It

Cream Cheese Icing

Name: Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: Icing for 18 to 20 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 pound cream cheese at room temperature; 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract; 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

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Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Yield: Icing for 18 to 20 cupcakes

Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Yield: Icing for 18 to 20 cupcakes

Ingredients

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1 pound cream cheese at room temperature

3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract

1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

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Show: Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro

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