Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting is so luscious with the perfect amount of raspberry flavor. This homemade frosting is delightful on cupcakes or cakes.
Servings: 12
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Place the raspberries and the lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium high heat. Mash the raspberries and simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture cooks down.
- Strain the mixture to remove the seeds and chill.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar slowly until combined (2-3 minutes).
- Then add in approximately ¼ cup of the raspberry mixture and the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Chill until ready to use and then the frosting is ready to enjoy!
Notes
If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar and if the frosting is too thick, add a small amount of milk until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.1mg
