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Overhead shot of artfully swirled light pink strawberry cream cheese frosting in a clear glass bowl.

Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: Thick, Creamy & Pipeable

Master the art of perfectly thick, light pink Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. This naturally colored, pipeable recipe uses a fresh fruit reduction to guarantee beautiful, deep soft peaks and valleys.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries 150g, blended into a puree. Plus extra whole strawberries with green tops for garnish.
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Block Cream Cheese 226g, softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter 113g, softened to room temperature.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar 480g, sifted.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 5ml.
  • 1/8 tsp Fine Sea Salt 0.5g.

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For reducing the strawberry puree.
  • 1 Electric Stand Mixer Or a hand mixer for whipping the frosting to stiff peaks.

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend 1 cup (150g) of fresh strawberries until smooth. Simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until reduced by half. Let cool completely.
  2. Beat the softened butter for 2 minutes until pale. Add the softened cream cheese and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Pour in the cooled strawberry reduction, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low until the frosting turns a uniform light pink.
  4. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Whip on medium-high for 1 minute to create deep, soft peaks.
  5. Transfer to a small clear glass bowl. Artfully swirl the top with a spatula and garnish with a whole fresh strawberry with a green top on the edge.

Notes

Tip 1: Make sure the strawberry reduction is entirely cool before adding it to the butter and cream cheese to prevent melting.
Tip 2: If the frosting gets too soft while whipping, chill the bowl in the fridge for 20 minutes.