Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
When I set out to make a strawberry cream cheese frosting recipe with the best, bold flavor, I experimented with freeze dried strawberries, strawberry jelly and strawberry puree. I decided that my favorite used a combination of freeze dried and fresh strawberries. This combination is the best of both worlds!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226g) full fat cream cheese softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter softened, 1 stick
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2-3 cups (227-340g) powdered sugar
- 1 oz freeze dried strawberries blended into fine powder
- 2 Tbsp pureed / finely chopped strawberries it’s okay if there are chunks
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend the freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend about 3 large strawberries until you have strawberry puree. It’s okay if there are chunks! Alternatively, finely chop the strawberries. Set aside.
- Place the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and beat together for 1-2 minutes, until whipped and fluffy.8 oz (226g) full fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 cups of powdered sugar, beat again on low for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until everything is incorporated.2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp salt, 2-3 cups (227-340g) powdered sugar
- Taste the frosting and if you prefer it more sweet, add in 1 more cup of powdered sugar.
- Add in the freeze dried strawberry powder and 2 tbsp of pureed strawberries, beat on medium speed until fully incorporated.1 oz freeze dried strawberries, 2 Tbsp pureed / finely chopped strawberries
- Use as frosting on cake and cupcakes. Store in a sealed container in the fridge if using later.
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Notes
If you’ll be piping the frosting onto cupcakes, place it in the fridge for 15 minutes to thicken before piping.
Nutrition
Calories: 1340kcal | Carbohydrates: 140g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 132g | Vitamin A: 2937IU | Vitamin C: 182mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg