Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're looking for a really indulgent frosting recipe, check out this creamy strawberry cream cheese 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, pulsated to a powder
Instructions
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
- Beat in 6 cups of confectioner's sugar, adding a little at a time.
- Add the pulsated strawberries, beating until well blended.
- Chill for 30 minutes before piping.
Notes
- The beauty of this frosting is that you can make it in advance and store it in the freezer until the day you are ready to use it.
- Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your creamy frosting.
- For piping the frosting, chilling for 30 to 40 minutes is recommended. For frosting a cake, 30 minutes is sufficient.
- To use this frosting after refrigeration or freezing, set the frosting on the counter at room temperature for an hour or so until the frosting softens. Then beat in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy before spreading on top of the cake or cupcakes.