Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting is a smooth and luscious frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It combines the tangy richness of cream cheese with the sweet and fruity flavor of raspberry puree, creating a delightful balance that is both airy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting for 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch cake
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp raspberry puree
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese and butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and salted butter together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step ensures a velvety base for the frosting.
- Add powdered sugar gradually: Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing continuously to avoid lumps. This gradual incorporation helps achieve a light and fluffy texture without sugar clumps.
- Mix in raspberry puree: Add 2 tablespoons of fresh raspberry puree to the mixture, beating until the frosting becomes light, airy, and uniformly tinted with a pink hue. This step infuses the frosting with a fresh raspberry flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Use fresh or thawed raspberry puree for best flavor and natural color.
- Adjust the quantity of powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- This frosting is best used immediately or kept refrigerated and brought to room temperature before use.
- Perfect for vanilla, chocolate, or lemon-flavored cakes and cupcakes.
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