Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
A luscious Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, offering a delightful blend of creamy goodness and cherry flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost 2 layered 9-inch cakes or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cherry juice or cherry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Sweetness: Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Introduce the Cherry Flavor: Stir in the cherry juice or cherry preserves, along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Whip it to Fluffiness: Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost Away: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for better mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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