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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the mixture, and beat again until fully incorporated.
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.
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.
If desired, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to enhance the cherry hue, and mix until the color is uniform.
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.
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
Calories |
3213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.5 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1071 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.5 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
