Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
A creamy and fresh frosting featuring the delicious flavor of strawberries, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes enough frosting for 2 dozen cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled (or 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground to powder)
- 1 block (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries. If using fresh strawberries, purée them in a blender until smooth. Pour the purée into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely before using. If using freeze-dried, grind into a powder.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until well incorporated.
- Incorporate the strawberry purée or powder, mixing on low speed until evenly distributed.
- Add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Whip on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy and holding its shape.
- Chill for 15 to 20 minutes if too soft for piping.
- Adjust the taste if needed, adding salt or extra strawberry as desired.
Notes
For a more intense strawberry flavor, use fresh strawberries. Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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