Description

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is a luscious blend of tangy cream cheese and sweetened butter infused with natural freeze-dried strawberry powder for a vibrant pink color and delightful fruity flavor. Perfect for enhancing cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this frosting is smooth, creamy, and easy to whip up in just a few minutes, then chilled to achieve the ideal piping consistency.

Ingredients

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Frosting Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups confectioner’s powdered sugar
2½ cups freeze-dried strawberries, pulsed to a fine powder

Instructions

Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and salted butter together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which takes about 4 minutes.
Add Vanilla Extract: Pour in the vanilla extract and continue beating the mixture for about 1 minute to ensure it’s evenly incorporated, enhancing the overall flavor of the frosting.
Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the 6 cups of confectioner’s powdered sugar to the bowl, mixing continuously and adding a little at a time to prevent a powdery cloud and ensure a smooth texture.
Mix in Strawberry Powder: Add the finely pulsed freeze-dried strawberry powder into the frosting and beat the mixture until the strawberry flavor and pink color are fully blended and uniform throughout.
Chill Before Use: Cover the frosting and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help it firm up, making it easier to pipe or spread onto your desired baked goods.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth blending and a creamy texture.
Pulse freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender until very fine to avoid a gritty texture in the frosting.
If the frosting is too thick after chilling, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before piping.
This frosting pairs exceptionally well with vanilla, chocolate, or lemon cakes.
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert Frosting
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry cream cheese frosting, cream cheese frosting, strawberry frosting, no-bake frosting, dessert frosting, cupcake frosting