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Strawberry cream cheese frosting in a bowl with fresh strawberries

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting That’s Easy, Tangy, and Perfect


  • Author: David Atikson
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 frosting 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This strawberry cream cheese frosting is smooth, tangy, and naturally pink. Made with real strawberries and rich cream cheese, it’s perfect for cupcakes, layer cakes, or even as a dip.”,

 


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz full-fat cream cheese (brick style, softened)

½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)

34 tbsp strawberry purée (or ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberry powder)

½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Pinch of salt (optional)


Instructions

Simmer strawberries until reduced to thick purée, then cool.

Beat butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.

Mix in strawberry purée or powder and combine well.

Gradually add powdered sugar, tasting as you go.

Add vanilla and salt if using. Beat until fluffy.

Use immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries for best piping consistency.

Always cool purée before mixing into frosting.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 10min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg