Description
Indulge in the luscious freshness of fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting. This delightful pink-hued frosting is bursting with the sweet essence of strawberries, perfectly complementing the creamy tang of cream cheese. Ideal for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting is a surefire way to add a burst of flavor to your baked treats.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Puree:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens. Mash or puree until smooth. Let cool.
- Mix the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add strawberry puree and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add salt.
- Use or Store: Frost immediately or refrigerate. Re-whip if chilled before using.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, reduce the strawberry puree longer or add extra powdered sugar.
- For a brighter pink color, add a drop of natural food coloring if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
