This recipe will teach you how to make a delightful raspberry cream cheese frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more. The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet raspberries creates a luscious and flavorful frosting that will elevate any dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up this frosting to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat the raspberries over low heat until they release their juices.
- Strain the raspberries using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the cooled raspberry puree to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
- If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, you can add a tablespoon of milk to thin it out.
- Once the desired consistency is achieved, refrigerate the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Spread the raspberry cream cheese frosting on cakes, cupcakes, or any other dessert of your choice.
Interesting Facts
Raspberries are packed with antioxidants and are considered a superfood.
Cream cheese frosting is a popular choice for red velvet cakes and carrot cakes.
This frosting can also be used as a dip for fresh fruits or graham crackers.