Raspberry Cream Frosting (Fruit-Sweetened, No Added Sugar)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam (fruit-sweetened, no sugar added)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2-3 drops red food coloring (optional) or beet juice (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Use an electric mixer or electric beater to whip the jam and vanilla smooth.

2. 2

   Stir in the cream and, if desired, a few drops of red food coloring or beet juice.

3. 3

   Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip until the cream is stiff. When it has the light, airy consistency of whip cream, continue whipping it for one minute longer to give it a firmer texture. Use immediately.