Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is a vibrant and delicious way to elevate your desserts. This creamy frosting combines the fresh flavor of strawberries with rich cream cheese, making it an ideal topping for cupcakes, layer cakes, or even as a delightful dip. Its homemade charm shines through with no preservatives, ensuring that every bite is as delightful as it is fresh. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this frosting will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine fresh strawberries, sugar, and a splash of water. Cook over medium-low heat while stirring until the mixture reduces to about 1/4 cup (20-30 minutes).
- Allow the strawberry mixture to cool in a bowl.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooled strawberry mixture and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg