What is freeze-dried fruit?

Freeze-dried fruit is fruit that retains all of its flavor and nutrients, but nearly all of the moisture is removed through a process called sublimation. By removing the moisture, the flavor becomes very concentrated- only 25 grams of freeze-dried raspberries are enough to flavor over 3 cups of whipped frosting in this recipe! Freeze-dried fruit is shelf-stable and has a crispy texture that makes it able to be ground into a fine powder.

Can I try this recipe with other freeze-dried fruits?

You can swap the freeze-dried raspberries in this recipe with an equal amount of any other freeze-dried fruit, like strawberries, blackberries, bananas, etc. Keep in mind some freeze-dried fruits have stronger flavors than others- for example, freeze-dried blueberries basically taste like nothing, and you'd have to add a LOT more of them to impart enough flavor. Taste the frosting at soft peaks and add more as needed to achieve your desired flavor.

Where can I buy freeze-dried raspberries?

I've found them at Target, Wegmans, and Walmart before. If you can't find them in stores, you can order on Amazon.

Easy Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting

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This easy raspberry whipped cream frosting is SO light and fresh but not overly sweet. In just 10 minutes you'll be gifted with the fluffiest, fruitiest, creamiest frosting ever!

Author: Talija
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x
Category: frosting
Method: whipping
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

25 grams freeze-dried raspberries, plus 10-15 more grams as needed
6 ounces cream cheese, straight from the fridge
75 grams powdered sugar
360 grams heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Using a food processor, pulse the freeze-dried raspberries until they form a fine powder.
Add the cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer or any large bowl if using a handheld mixer. Sift in the powdered sugar, then sift in the freeze-dried raspberries. Discard any large pieces or seeds that don't pass through the sieve. Whip on high speed for around 3 minutes, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while the mixture is running on low speed, then add the vanilla. Once all of the cream is incorporated, increase to high speed.
Whip to soft peaks, then taste and add more freeze-dried raspberries as needed (see "Important Note on Freeze-Dried Raspberries" above). Continue mixing until stiff, making sure not to over whip.
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese and heavy cream are cold or the frosting won't whip properly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 batch
Calories: 178
Sugar: 7.7 g
Sodium: 52.8 mg
Fat: 15.7 g
Carbohydrates: 8.1 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Cholesterol: 48.2 mg

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