Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting, a luscious topping that transforms any dessert into a celebration. This frosting is a harmonious blend of creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, striking the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or even pancakes, it can be whipped up in just 15 minutes with minimal ingredients. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this versatile frosting will impress your guests and elevate your treats. Give your desserts a delicious twist with this easy-to-make Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (thawed and drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by washing and hulling them; chop into small pieces or puree as desired.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the strawberries until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed; adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the frosting for about 30 minutes before using to achieve optimal consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg