Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing With Real Strawberries
Who doesn't love a good strawberry cream cheese icing? The combination of sweet, tangy cream cheese and juicy, ripe strawberries is simply irresistible. And the best part? This recipe uses real strawberries, so you can enjoy all the natural goodness and flavor of fresh fruit in your icing.
Ingredients
To make this delicious strawberry cream cheese icing, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's get started on making this delicious icing:
- In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixing bowl and beat until well combined.
- Add the pureed strawberries to the mixing bowl and beat until the icing is smooth and creamy.
- Use a spatula to spread the icing onto your favorite cake or cupcakes.
That's it! Your delicious strawberry cream cheese icing is now ready to enjoy.
Tips and Variations
If you're looking to mix things up a bit, here are a few tips and variations to try:
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add more pureed strawberries to the icing.
- If you prefer a sweeter icing, add more powdered sugar to taste.
- You can also add a few drops of red food coloring to give the icing a more vibrant pink color.
- This icing is perfect for topping vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry cake, but it also works well with cupcakes and even cookies.
- If you have leftover icing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Conclusion
There you have it – a delicious and easy recipe for strawberry cream cheese icing made with real strawberries. Whether you're baking a cake for a special occasion or just looking for a sweet treat, this icing is sure to please. So give it a try and let us know what you think!
