Cherry Frosting with Mascarpone Cheese

Silky smooth and bursting with cherry flavor, this delicate pink cherry frosting is extra creamy thanks to mascarpone cheese and whipping cream! This frosting is especially delicious on Cherry Cake!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (16 ounces; 454 grams) of mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (16 ounces; 454 grams) heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Cherry concentrate
• 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Use an electric mixer to beat the mascarpone,...: Use an electric mixer to beat the mascarpone, vanilla, and salt for a minute or two to blend and aerate the mascarpone.
2. 2With the mixer running on medium-low speed, slowly...: With the mixer running on medium-low speed, slowly pour in the cream. Continue to beat until the mixture thickens enough to hold a soft peak. If you lift the beater from the frosting, a peak will form that slowly folds over onto itself. Be careful to not over mix or the frosting might curdle or split. (*See note below for what to do if that happens.)
3. 3Add the cherry concentrate and about 2 cups...: Add the cherry concentrate and about 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on medium-low speed to blend. Check the consistency and add more powdered sugar if you want the frosting to be thicker and sturdier. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use.