Description
A rich, tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting made with real freeze-dried strawberries for a naturally vibrant flavor and silky texture. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and layered desserts.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners powdered sugar
2½ cups freeze-dried strawberries, blended into a fine powder
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with a mixer until light, smooth, and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 1 minute until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing steadily until the frosting becomes thick, smooth, and creamy.
- Add the powdered freeze-dried strawberries and beat until evenly blended and the frosting turns a soft pink color.
- Refrigerate the frosting for about 30 minutes before piping or spreading to help it firm up.
Notes
Use unsalted butter instead of salted butter for a less salty flavor.
Add extra freeze-dried strawberry powder for a stronger berry taste.
Clear vanilla extract helps maintain a brighter pink color.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Let frosting sit at room temperature before use and re-whip if needed.
Do not use fresh strawberries as they add too much moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 85 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 92 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
