Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Transform your baked creations into showstoppers with this luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting! Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries, this recipe elevates any dessert with its balanced sweetness and creamy texture. The secret lies in reducing the strawberry puree, which concentrates the fruit's natural flavors and gives the frosting its signature rosy hue. Blended with softened cream cheese, buttery richness, and a hint of vanilla, this frosting not only delivers irresistible flavor but also spreads and pipes beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. Make it ahead of time to keep your desserts fresh and fabulous—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry. Remove the stems and use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries until smooth.
Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring occasionally to allow the puree to reduce to about 1/4 cup, which intensifies the flavor. This should take about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the puree cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the cooled strawberry puree and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and the mixture turns a light pink color.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Once all the powdered sugar is added, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
Add a pinch of salt and give the frosting a final mix to enhance the flavors.
Use the frosting immediately on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or cookies, or store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.8 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.3 g | 846% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.4 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 485.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
