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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting made with fresh strawberries, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • bowl
  • plastic storage bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the fresh strawberries, sugar and a splash of water in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to medium low, and cook while stirring every few minutes until the strawberries reduce to ¼ cup.
  • Scrape the strawberry mixture out of the saucepan, and let it cool in a separate bowl.
  • Meanwhile, beat together with an electric mixer on high the butter and cream cheese until creamy.
  • Add the strawberry mixture and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  • Finally, stream in the powdered sugar while beating until everything is creamy and smooth.
  • Use on cupcakes, in between cake layers, or place in a plastic storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

You can add a drop of two of red food coloring if the color isn't pink enough for you. To use frozen cream cheese frosting, simply defrost it in the fridge overnight before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mg
Keyword cake decoration, cream cheese frosting, dessert, frosting, strawberry
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