Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 2: Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture and mix for another 30 seconds to incorporate the flavors.
Step 3: Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream while continuing to beat on low speed. Once the cream is added, increase the speed to medium-high.
Step 4: Beat the mixture for 1-2 minutes until it becomes light, airy, and reaches a Cream Cheese Crepe Filling Quick Fluffy consistency with soft peaks.
Step 5: Use immediately to fill your favorite crepes, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. For a firmer filling, use less heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg