Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the delightful taste of strawberry cream cheese frosting! Made with freeze-dried strawberries that are finely ground, this luscious frosting combines a tangy, fruity flavor with a gorgeous dark pink hue. It’s the perfect addition to cupcakes or as a delicious layer between your favorite cakes.
There’s something truly delightful about strawberry cream cheese frosting, you can easily prepare it in advance and pop it in the freezer until you’re ready to use it. My recipe yields just the right amount to generously spread between cake layers or frost cupcakes. If you’re looking for a thicker filling, just double the batch.
What really sets this strawberry cream cheese frosting apart is the use of freeze-dried strawberries. This unique ingredient enhances the strawberry flavor, giving you that vibrant taste and rich color that makes any dessert shine. Perfect for all your baking adventures!
Ingredients
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- Freeze-dried strawberries: You can find these on the dried fruit aisle of most grocery stores.
- Unsalted butter: Make sure to soften it to room temperature.
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Vanilla
- Cream cheese: Use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese.
Step by Step Directions
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- Pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries in a blender or food processor until they reach a fine powder.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the powdered sugar in two additions.
- Mix in the strawberry powder and vanilla.
Tips For Success
- If your frosting is too thick, you can beat in heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the desired thickness is achieved.
- Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften before you use them so they whip up light and fluffy.
- You can make the frosting ahead of time and freeze it. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and rewhip if needed.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (28 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend into a fine powder. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
- Mix in half of the powdered sugar on low speed until well combined, then mix in the remaining powdered sugar until fully mixed in.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberry powder and vanilla extract and mix on low-medium speed until fully combined, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Notes
- If your frosting is too thick, you can beat in heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- The frosting can be made in advance and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
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