Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare strawberry puree by blending strawberries until smooth. Measure out ¼ cup.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add strawberry puree and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar on low speed. After all sugar is added, mix in cream and vanilla extract.
- Adjust consistency with additional cream if needed. Use immediately or chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor; however, thawed frozen berries can work too. For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar gradually. This frosting can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for three months; just reheat before using.