Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Whip up this luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting using six ingredients. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a burst of berry flavor from the freeze-dried strawberries, making it a perfect frosting or filling option for desserts like cupcakes, cakes, pies and bars. Make it in 10 minutes.
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This is my go-to strawberry-flavored frosting. Thanks to the addition of cream cheese, it is rich in strawberry flavor and tangy-this strawberry frosting pairs well with chocolate cakes, vanilla cakes, and cupcakes. You can also try my favorite easy cream cheese frosting recipe for carrot cake with walnuts and banana cakes or my Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This strawberry frosting has a delicious, strong strawberry flavor.
- It has a pretty pink color.
- It can be made in three simple steps.
- This berry frosting has a lusciously smooth texture, making it great for filling and frosting desserts.
- It can be made ahead of time.
- The ingredients are budget-friendly.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Unsalted butter: The butter should be at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Cream cheese: Use good-quality, full-fat cream cheese. It should also be at room temperature.
- Icing sugar: Sift the sugar to remove the lumps and excess dirt.
- Freeze-dried strawberries: I used shop-bought freeze-dried strawberries for this recipe, but you can also use homemade freeze-dried strawberries.
- Salt: A pinch of salt to balance out the sweet berry flavor.
- Strawberry extract: To intensify the strawberry flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Room temperature: Before making this frosting, ensure that the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. This will guarantee that the frosting has a smooth and fluffy texture.
- Measuring scale: When making desserts, it is best to use a weighing scale to help you avoid pitfalls and ensure that your results are accurate.
- Make ahead: This frosting can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to one month.
- Variations: There are different ways to make this frosting. Some people use fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, strawberry jam or puree instead of freeze-dried strawberries. However, the recipe may vary slightly depending on these swaps.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Add unsalted butter and cream cheese to a bowl.
2. Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until combined.
3. Then, add one-third of the icing sugar and whisk until combined.
4. Repeat this step with the remaining sugar.
5. Add freeze-dried strawberries to the cream cheese frosting. Add a pinch of salt and strawberry extract.
6. Whisk for another 2-3 minutes or until smooth or spreadable.
7. Use this strawberry frosting for a layer cake, delicious strawberry cupcakes, to fill donuts, pies, tarts and more.
Recipe FAQs
No. Cream cheese frosting is made with butter, cream cheese and icing sugar, while buttercream is only made with butter and icing sugar. Both can be used for frosting cakes and other desserts.
Frosting can become runny due to the addition of too many liquids or hot weather. Whatever the case may be, you can thicken the frosting by adding cornstarch.
Refrigerate in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 3 days. Once ready to use it, whisk for a few minutes to make it fluffy and spreadable. Freeze strawberry frosting in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge for 24 hours or until softened, then whisk for a few minutes when ready to use it.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
- Handheld whisk
- Spatula
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 160 g cream cheese
- 360 g icing sugar
- 25 g freeze-dried strawberries
- pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon strawberry extract
Instructions
- Add unsalted butter and cream cheese to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Then add one-third of the icing sugar to the mixture and whisk until combined. Repeat this step with the remaining sugar.
- Add freeze-dried strawberries to the cream cheese frosting, add a pinch of salt and strawberry extract and whisk for another 2-3 minutes or until smooth or spreadable.
- Use this frosting for your favorite desserts!
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