Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
January 15, 2025If you’re looking for a frosting that’s full of real strawberry flavor, lighter on the sugar, and super creamy, this strawberry cream cheese frosting is a dream come true.This strawberry frosting is a dreamy way to elevate just about any dessert! It’s the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip for fresh fruit. This recipe will be your new go-to.
Equipment
- fine mesh strainer
- Electric or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries (275 g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp (227 g)
- 4 TBS unsalted butter, softened (57 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (60 g)
Instructions
- Place the frozen strawberries in a microwave safe bowl, cover the bowl with a microwave safe plate, and microwave for 5 minutes.2 cups frozen strawberries
- Pour the juicy thawed berries into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Use a rubber spatula to press out as much of the juice as possible. You should be left with about ½ a cup of strawberry pulp.
- Transfer the pulp to a small bowl and mash well with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt together on medium-high for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.8 oz cream cheese, room temp, 4 TBS unsalted butter, softened, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt
- Beat in the strawberry pulp a tablespoon at a time until all of it has been well incorporated into the frosting.
- With the mixer on low, slowly beat in all of the powdered sugar. Once all the sugar is added, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.¼ cup powdered sugar
- Your strawberry cream cheese frosting is now ready to use! If you’re not using it right away, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewhip right before using.