Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This strawberry cream cheese frosting is rich, smooth, and full of real strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries. It pipes beautifully and adds a naturally pink pop to cakes, cupcakes, and more. No food coloring needed!
Equipment
- 1 food processor or blender
- 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 454 grams full fat cream cheese room temperature
- 800 grams powdered sugar
- 28 grams freeze dried strawberries crushed
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Before you start, pour freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor or blender. Pulse until crushed into a fine powder and set aside.
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer. Beat on medium high speed until fluffy and pale.226 grams unsalted butter
- Beat in the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to get any clumps.454 grams full fat cream cheese
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar on low speed 1 cup at a time until combined.800 grams powdered sugar
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the strawberry powder and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined. Increase the speed to medium high for a fluffy, whipped frosting.28 grams freeze dried strawberries, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Use your strawberry cream cheese frosting on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for a creamy texture.
This recipe makes about 4 cups of frosting, enough to frost 24 cupcakes or a 6 or 8-inch layer cake.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let warm to room temperature before using.
Freezing: Transfer to a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 268.9kcalCarbohydrates: 35.4gProtein: 1.2gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 8.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39.4mgSodium: 61.1mgPotassium: 43.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 34.1gVitamin A: 489.4IUVitamin C: 14.3mgCalcium: 21.2mgIron: 0.3mg
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