Description
Indulge in the fruity sweetness of this homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting. Made with real freeze-dried strawberries, this fluffy and flavorful frosting is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Add Strawberries: Mix in the ground freeze-dried strawberries until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Final Touches: Add the vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
Notes
- For optimal flavor and color, use freeze-dried strawberries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
