Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with fruity flavor, this Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect topping for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or desserts. Made with silky-smooth cream cheese, rich butter, and the sweet-tart essence of cherry preserves, this frosting delivers a luscious balance of tangy and sweet in every bite. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, while optional red food coloring enhances its charming pink hue, making it both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make frosting spreads and pipes beautifully, adding a gourmet flair to your homemade bakes. Whether you're elevating a birthday cake or adding a whimsical touch to cookies, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for decadent cherry-inspired creations.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Cherry preserves (seedless)
- 0.125 tsp Salt
- 2 drops Red food coloring (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the mixture, and beat again until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed initially to prevent a sugar cloud, then increasing to medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4
Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth, add the cherry preserves. Beat until the preserves are evenly distributed throughout the frosting.
Step 5
If desired, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to enhance the cherry hue, and mix until the color is uniform.
Step 6
Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your liking by adding a pinch more salt or an additional spoonful of powdered sugar, if necessary.
Step 7
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (769.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3213.1 |
| Total Fat 175.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 108.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 509.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1071.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 411.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 390.6g | |
| Protein 15.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 261.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 327.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories