Our Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is simply dreamy! It’s thick, creamy, and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. You’re going to absolutely love the rich and smooth cream cheese, combined with an intense strawberry flavor, Mmmm!
Get ready to turn ordinary cakes and cupcakes into something truly special.
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This frosting is a year-round favorite, but you’ll really love it in spring and summer months when fresh strawberries are in season. Spreading it over cakes and cupcakes is a must. But you can also add a swirl on sugar cookies for a picnic or barbecue.
Are you looking for other fresh and fruity treats? Check out our easy lemon bars, strawberry cheesecake cupcakes, and our delicious strawberry rice krispie treats.
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Why You’ll Love Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- This frosting tastes like strawberry cheesecake only fluffier! It’s rich, creamy, and fruity in every bite. It’s so good you’ll want to eat it with a spoon.
- Make it in literally just a few minutes with just five simple ingredients.
- It’s so versatile, you’ll be looking for ways to use it. You’ll start with cupcakes, and cookies, but before you know it, you’ll be thinking of fruits to dip.
- Whether you’re frosting a large cake or a dozen cupcakes, this recipe makes enough to go around.
Ingredients
- Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk (optional to thin it out)
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Blend the strawberries in a food processor until fine crumbs. Put it in a bowl and set aside.
Cream the butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla, half the powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Scrape the sides and add the remaining powdered sugar, blended strawberries, and the milk.
Continue mixing until completely combined and is the desired consistency.
Use to top cupcakes or cookies. Enjoy!
Top Tip
Add milk, a little at a time, to thin out the frosting.
Storage
Store the frosting in an airtight food storage container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for up to 4 days. Simply place it on the counter a few minutes before you want to use it, allowing it to soften and spread easily.
FAQs
Sure! You can store it for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies are the obvious choice. However, you can also use it to dip Oreos, fruit, and animal crackers.
We only tested this recipe with freeze-dried strawberries for their super-intense berry flavor. There aren’t any fresh or frozen berries in this recipe.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 4 Oz Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
- 4 Oz Cream Cheese Room Temperature
- 1 Oz Freeze-Dried Strawberries
- 2 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tsp Milk Room Temperature
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries in a food processor until fine crumbs. Put it in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla, half the powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Scrape the sides and add the remaining powdered sugar, blended strawberries, and the milk.
- Continue mixing until completely combined and is the desired consistency.
- Use to top cupcakes or cookies. Enjoy!
Notes
- You don’t want to add all the powdered sugar all at once or the mixture will be all over your kitchen.
- You can add more milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- This batch is enough to frost 24 cupcakes.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
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Awesome recipe, quick very easy and delicious.
That is cool! So glad you liked it!