How to Make Strawberries and Cream Buttercream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the flavors of summer with this delectable strawberries and cream buttercream recipe. Perfect for topping off your favorite cupcakes or layering between cake layers, this luscious frosting is sure to become a new favorite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is simple enough for anyone to master, but it's sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

What sets this buttercream apart is the use of real strawberries to infuse it with natural ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 stick salted butter, softened
  • 7 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup frozen sliced strawberries in sugar, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 drop red food coloring, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup confectioner's sugar, strawberries, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining confectioner's sugar, 1 cup at a time as needed, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg