Storing Cream Cheese Icing
What's the best way to store cream cheese icing to make it last as long as possible? How long will it be good for?
The icing is made up of
1/2 cup of butter
1 cup cream cheese
3 cups icing sugar
Best Answer
It will freeze indefinitely (say a year) if you take two steps;
1) Seal it up good, no air exposed surfaces. Ideally a freezer bag and then suck all the air out.
2) After it thaws re-whip it just before applying. If you can, thaw it by throwing into the fridge the day before so you have more control over the temperature as you approach the time when you will use it.
Also worth pointing out that the faster it goes to frozen the more stable it will be (less separation of fat/water content, crystals etc.) so put it in the coldest part of your fridge for at least a few hours, then transfer it to the coldest part of your freezer so it makes a fast transition.
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Cream cheese frosting, alone or on cake or cupcakes, can sit at a cool room temperature for up to 8 hours before it should be refrigerated. The frosting can be made and transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.Does a cake with cream cheese icing need to be refrigerated?
So does it need refrigeration? Food Network Kitchens: Yes, you should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake that has cream cheese frosting.How long can I store cream cheese frosting?
Cream cheese frosting will last one to two weeks in the refrigerator and much longer in the freezer. It freezes well and you can defrost it overnight in the refrigerator, then allow it to soften at room temperature before adding/piping onto cakes.Does Cream Cheese Icing Need to be Refrigerated?
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Answer 2
I made a red velvet icing with pretty much these same ingredients and I was able to freeze it for a month and it was still perfectly fine to use after a night of defrosting in the fridge.
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