Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Indulge in this Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! Easy to make, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for your desserts! 🍓🍰

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 150 kcal

1 cup fresh strawberries Choose ripe, juicy strawberries for the best natural sweetness.
8 oz cream cheese Ensure it's softened to achieve that smooth, creamy consistency.
1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened butter adds richness and helps with the frosting's texture.

4 cups powdered sugar This sweetener is key for achieving the desired sweetness and thickness.
1 tsp vanilla extract A splash of vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile.
1 tbsp lemon juice This brightens the frosting and balances the sweetness.
to taste drops food coloring For a more vibrant pink hue, add a few drops of food coloring.

Start by gathering all your ingredients. You will need 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Having everything ready will save you time.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Mix on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Once combined, add the vanilla extract and lemon juice. This will enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness.

While the frosting base is mixing, take your fresh strawberries and puree them in a blender or food processor. You can also mash them with a fork if you prefer a chunkier texture. Add the pureed strawberries to the frosting mixture.

Continue to mix the frosting on medium speed until the strawberries are fully incorporated. You should achieve a beautiful pink hue and a smooth consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up.

Before you finish, taste your frosting. If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, feel free to add more pureed strawberries. Adjust the sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if necessary.

If your frosting seems too soft, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. This will help it firm up, making it easier to spread or pipe onto your cakes and cupcakes.

Now that your Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is ready, use it to frost your favorite cakes or cupcakes. It pairs wonderfully with vanilla or chocolate flavors, adding a refreshing twist.

Essential nutrition facts per serving:

Calories	Fat	Protein	Carbs
150	8g	2g	20g

Keyword Cream Cheese, Frosting, strawberry