Here’s a simple and versatile strawberry cream cheese frosting or dip recipe—you can use it to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or as a fruit dip.
🍓 Ingredients (makes about 1½ cups)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or slightly mashed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries
- Wash, hull, and puree fresh strawberries.
- If needed, strain seeds for a smoother frosting.
- Beat Cream Cheese & Butter
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Sugar & Flavor
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Mix in strawberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency
- For frosting: should be thick enough to pipe or spread.
- For dip: add a teaspoon or two of milk to thin slightly.
- Chill (Optional)
- Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for a firmer texture.
🍴 Tips
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Can be colored naturally with a few drops of red beet juice for a brighter pink.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe works as both a creamy frosting for desserts and a sweet dip for strawberries, apple slices, or graham crackers.
I can also give a quick no-bake strawberry cream cheese dessert idea using this frosting—it’s ready in 10 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
