Vox Humana wrote:
>
> Ideally the cream cheese frosting should be refrigerated. It is unlikely
> that the colors will run more in the refrigerator than if left at room
> temperature. That said, there is so much sugar in the frosting that it is
> unlikely that it will spoil if left out over night.
>
> When in doubt it is always best to discard food products. But, since there
> is so much alcohol in vanilla extract, it is unlikely to make you sick. One
> way to flavor the frosting would be to use vanilla powder. I don't know of
> any way to flavor it with the bean except to put a whole bean in the sugar
> and let it sit for an extended time.

Thanks - will take everything under advisement.
-L.