Chocolate Ricotta Cream Cheese Frosting
A rich, fluffy chocolate frosting made with ricotta and cream cheese. No butter necessary for this fabulous chocolate frosting!
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup of full fat ricotta, room temperature
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup of natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3-4 cups of confectioners sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Use an electric hand mixer to blend a cup of ricotta with 4 ounces of cream cheese and a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until fully combined
- Gradually add confectioners sugar mixing between each addition until you develop the consistency and sweetness level that you prefer
- Add a tablespoon of heavy cream to loosen the consistency, if desired
- Use right away or chill in an airtight container until ready to use