Description
This Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is naturally flavored, beautifully pink, and made with real strawberries for the best homemade taste. Creamy, smooth, and lightly tangy, it spreads easily and pipes beautifully, making it perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and layered desserts. This frosting delivers balanced sweetness without artificial flavors or colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add chopped strawberries to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced and thick.
- Blend the reduced strawberries into a smooth puree and allow it to cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooled strawberry puree and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until desired consistency is reached.
- Beat briefly on higher speed until light and fluffy. Frosting is ready to use.
Notes
- Always cool the strawberry puree fully before adding to prevent melting.
- If frosting is too soft, chill briefly and rewhip before piping.
- Adjust powdered sugar for sweetness and thickness as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting, Fresh Strawberry Frosting, Strawberry Icing, Homemade Strawberry Frosting