Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is a luscious, vibrant pink frosting made with creamy butter, tangy cream cheese, and naturally flavored with freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, it delivers a delightful strawberry flavor with a smooth, fluffy texture that is easy to spread and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the bowl, then mix to combine evenly throughout the base mixture.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until fully incorporated to avoid a sugar cloud and ensure an even texture.
- Beat until Fluffy: After all the powdered sugar is added, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 1–2 minutes until the frosting becomes light, airy, and fluffy.
- Fold in Strawberry Powder: Gently fold in the ground freeze-dried strawberries using a spatula, mixing until the pink color is evenly distributed and the frosting is smooth and consistent in texture.
- Use or Store: Use the frosting immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate until ready. Bring to room temperature and stir before use if chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, increase freeze-dried strawberries to 1/2 cup.
- If the frosting is too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened for a smooth frosting without lumps.
- Refrigerate leftover frosting in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
