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Whipped Ricotta Frosting

Use this creamy sugar-free ricotta frosting anywhere a traditional cream cheese frosting might be appropriate.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: whipped ricotta frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar or powdered keto sweetener
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Instructions

  • Use an electric mixer to beat the ricotta, butter, vanilla extract and organge zest together in a medium bowl on medium-high speed.
  • Add the sweetener in slowly while mixing on medium-high speed. Continue until frosting smooth and creamy.
  • Frost immediately.

Notes

Yields enough for an 8 to 9-inch cake or sweet bread. You can frost ahead of time and save the food in the fridge until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Net Carbohydrates: 8g
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