Description
Delectable strawberry cream cheese frosting brings classic dessert toppings to new heights with fresh berries and creamy tang. Fresh strawberries and smooth cream cheese create an irresistible spread you’ll want to slather on cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (454 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 mL) fresh strawberries, pureed (about 4–5 medium strawberries)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Puree Preparation: Blend strawberries into a smooth, uniform liquid, then simmer in a saucepan to reduce and concentrate flavors until thickened. Cool completely to room temperature.
- Cream Base: Whip softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until achieving a light, silky texture. Incorporate cooled strawberry reduction and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually sift and fold powdered sugar into the mixture at low speed, ensuring even distribution and preventing lumps. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Texture Refinement: Adjust consistency by chilling briefly in the refrigerator if too soft, or gently thinning with a small amount of milk or heavy cream if overly dense.
- Frosting Application: Generously spread or pipe the vibrant strawberry cream cheese frosting onto desired baked goods, creating an elegant and flavorful topping.
- Storage: Refrigerate any remaining frosting in a sealed container to maintain its optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Puree Precision: Ensure strawberries are completely smooth and uniform to prevent chunks in the frosting, creating a silky texture.
- Reduction Technique: Simmer strawberry puree slowly to concentrate flavors and remove excess moisture, preventing watery frosting.
- Whipping Wisdom: Beat cream cheese and butter thoroughly until light and fluffy, avoiding under-mixing which can create dense, lumpy frosting.
- Sugar Sifting Strategy: Gradually add powdered sugar at low speed to prevent clumping and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg