Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
A creamy, fruity frosting that elevates cakes, cupcakes, or cookies with the delightful flavor of fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Creaming the butter and cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Adding the sweetness: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Folding in the strawberries and vanilla: Stir in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjusting the consistency: If needed, adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar.
- Frosting time: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth blend. Leftover frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg