Cream Cheese Frosting (crusting)

Very easy, very tasty! This recipe will crust over after about 10 mins. For a stiffer frosting add an extra 1/2 c.- 1 c. powdered sugar.

Cream Cheese Frosting (crusting)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening (I used crisco)
  • 1/2 c. salted butter (1 stick)
  • 2 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 lbs. (8 cups) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Blend together shortening, butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar a cup at a time until all incorporated, then add vanilla and salt.