Description
This Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting is a luscious, tangy-sweet topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats. Made with fresh raspberries, real cream cheese, and buttery sweetness, this frosting combines the tartness of raspberries with creamy richness for a beautifully balanced dessert addition. It is whipped to fluffy perfection and chilled before use, ensuring a smooth and piping-ready consistency.
Ingredients
Raspberry Reduction
- 190 g Raspberries
- 20 g Granulated sugar
- ¼ tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Frosting
- 113 g Unsalted butter (82% fat, at room temperature)
- 60 g Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 226 g Cream cheese (full fat, 33%+ fat, e.g. Philadelphia)
Instructions
- Prepare Butter and Mixer: Bring the unsalted butter to room temperature to ensure smooth creaming. Set up a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or use an electric hand mixer for whipping.
- Make Raspberry Reduction: Puree the raspberries and strain through a sieve to remove seeds. Cook the puree in a medium saucepan with granulated sugar and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until reduced to about 60 g (⅓ cup). Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Cream Butter: Beat the room-temperature butter on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until it turns a lighter color and develops a fluffy texture.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the butter and continue whipping for 2 minutes, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add the full-fat cream cheese and whip for an additional 2 minutes to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add Raspberry Reduction: Slowly pour the room-temperature raspberry reduction into the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, while the mixer runs, to fully incorporate the fruit flavor evenly.
- Chill Frosting: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up before decorating.
- Storage: Store any leftover frosting in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, keeping it chilled until ready to use.
Notes
- Ensure butter and raspberry reduction are at room temperature for optimal texture and blending.
- Sifting powdered sugar prevents lumps and ensures a smooth frosting.
- Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and natural color.
- Chilling the frosting before use helps with piping sharp edges and designs.
- This frosting is ideal for cakes and cupcakes and adds a fruity twist to classic cream cheese frosting.
- Consume refrigerated frosting within 3 days to maintain freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
