Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Calories: 18
Adjust Servings Here: 12 servings
Description
Rich, tangy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor—this strawberry cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even macarons.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) Cream cheese full-fat, room temperature
- ½ cup (113 g) Unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 - 2½ cups (240 g) Powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Reduced strawberry purée (from about 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry purée - Blend 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen strawberries into a smooth purée.¼ cup Reduced strawberry purée
- Reduce the purée - Pour the purée into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until it thickens and reduces to about ¼ cup. This takes 10–15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using.
- Beat butter and cream cheese - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, light, and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes.8 oz Cream cheese, ½ cup Unsalted butter
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt - Start with 250 g (2 cups) powdered sugar, plus vanilla and salt. Mix on low until combined, then beat on high for another 2–3 minutes.2 - 2½ cups Powdered sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp Salt (optional)
- Add the strawberry purée - Mix in the cooled reduced purée until fully incorporated. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Chill if necessary - If the frosting feels soft, place it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before piping or spreading.
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