Luxurious Ricotta Frosting Recipe

Say goodbye to heavy cream cheese frosting! This luxurious ricotta frosting is a light, yet incredibly flavorful alternative, perfect for carrot cake, spice cake, coffee cake, or even cannoli filling. Made with our signature rich and creamy ricotta, this recipe is surprisingly simple and delivers an unforgettable taste experience. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 51.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Luxurious Ricotta Frosting

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How to Make Luxurious Ricotta Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the ricotta cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Then increase speed to medium-high and beat for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Beat for another minute to incorporate.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  5. If the frosting is too thin, add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon flavor as needed.
  7. Frost your favorite cake or use to fill cannoli shells. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g