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 

Preparation

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.