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Vanilla cupcakes with homemade strawberry frosting and a fresh berry on top.

Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Samantha Erb
My easy strawberry cream cheese frosting uses fresh strawberries to create a sweet frosting with a pop of rich flavor. It's naturally pink and perfect for holidays and birthdays!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberry halves
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 brick
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place the strawberries in a small blender or food processor and pulse until they are a smooth puree.
  • Measure out ⅓ cup of puree and save any extra for another use.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until they are light and fluffy.
  • Add the strawberry puree and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar.
  • Once all of the powdered sugar has been incorporated, turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat it until light and fluffy – about 2 minutes. 

Notes

  • My recipe makes 3 cups of frosting, which is enough frosting for 12 cupcakes or a 9x13-inch sheet cake.
  • Choose really ripe fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Use full-fat brick cream cheese, not the spreadable kind.
  • Let the cream cheese and butter come to room temperature before mixing without letting them get warm. It makes a huge difference in how smooth the frosting turns out.
  • Don’t overmix the frosting, or it can start to bind and turn out gummy.
  • Spread the strawberry frosting on cooled desserts only, or the frosting will melt right off.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. It holds up really well for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 492IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.1mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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