Cream Cheese Frosting

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3. 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
4. 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
5. 1 tablespoon water
6. 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the butter at medium speed until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice.
2. Put the water in a small heatproof bowl. Add the gelatin and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Place the bowl in a small saucepan of boiling water and stir just until the gelatin melts. Beat the gelatin mixture into the frosting and use right away.