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Raspberry Buttercream

A luxurious, silky frosting that captures the fresh brightness of raspberries, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Sauce
  • 250 g raspberries (frozen, thawed)
  • 75 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Raspberry Buttercream
  • 500 g butter (unsalted and softened) Should feel cool to the touch
  • 395 g sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup raspberry sauce More for a stronger flavor
  • pink food color (or red) To achieve desired shade

Method
 

Raspberry Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the thawed raspberries, 75 g sugar, and 1 tbsp water over medium heat.
  2. Stir gently as the berries soften and release juice, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tsp lemon juice, simmer for another 2 minutes to brighten the flavor.
  4. Remove from heat and press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding seeds. Let cool completely.
  5. Measure out ½ cup of the strained raspberry sauce for the buttercream. Reserve any extra for drizzling or a more intense flavor.
Raspberry Buttercream
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat 500 g softened unsalted butter on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the 395 g sweetened condensed milk in a steady stream, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until fully incorporated and glossy, 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the ½ cup cooled raspberry sauce and beat on medium until the color and flavor are even, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. If desired, add a drop or two of pink or red food color until you reach your preferred shade; mix briefly to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust: if you want a stronger raspberry note, fold in a tablespoon more of the reserved sauce (but be careful — too much liquid can soften the buttercream).
  6. Use immediately to frost, or chill slightly to firm before piping.

Notes

Store in an airtight container: at room temperature for up to 24 hours, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Re-whip before using.