Smooth and creamy strawberry buttercream made with real strawberries and cream cheese. Tastes like a strawberry smoothie! This recipe will generously frost 24 cupcakes or 1 cake. Refrigerate if not using immediately. You may need to return frosting to room temperature before using.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 1 stick salted butter , softened
- 7 cups confectioners' sugar , or more as needed
- 0.25 cups frozen sliced strawberries in sugar , thawed
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 drop red food coloring , or as desired
Instructions
-
1
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 Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore French Recipes
Dad's Breakfast Pizza
This recipe can be very versatile depending on your preferences. My whole family used to gather at 10 a.m. every Sunday morning at Mom and Dad's for breakfast. Dad made this up one Sunday, and it has been a favorite of ours ever since =)
Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
This Neiman Marcus chicken casserole recipe is a casserole version of the famous department store's cafe dish. Saucy chicken, bacon, Cheddar, and almonds are baked with a buttery cracker topping in this quick-prep dinner.
Mom's Cajun Hush Puppies
With their crispy golden crusts and tender, fluffy interiors, Mom's recipe for Cajun hush puppies are tasty little delights and perfect appetizers. Serve them warm with tartar sauce for a zesty, satisfying bite.