If you love strawberries as I do, Strawberry Frosting Puree is your new favorite condiment. Fruity creaminess provides the perfect dose of fun to cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, and I love how quick and easy it is to prepare: a few simple ingredients, and it comes together in what feels like a homemade dream!

What is Strawberry Frosting Puree All About?

A sweet mix of strawberries blended with butter, sugar, and cream, Strawberry Frosting Puree is smooth and luscious. In consistency, it falls between sauce and frosting-think fluffy but rich. Strawberry Frosting Puree shows off a flavor combination of fruity freshness and creamy sweetness, and it’s the ideal partner in crime for any summer dessert or whenever you want to do something special.

Ingredients

For the puree

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

For the frosting

½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Blend the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth to make the puree. Strain if you want no seeds.
Cream the butter: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar: Add sugar gradually (one cupful at a time).
Add puree: Pour in about one-fourth of a cup of strawberry puree and mix.
Adjusts texture: Add cream one tablespoon at a time until you have a smooth and spreadable frosting.
Finish with vanilla: Add the vanilla and taste. Adjust the sweetness if necessary.

Storage Tips

Stored in an airtight container up to five days in the fridge.
Let it sit for about ten minutes before reusing.
It may be frozen for two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge to whip again.

Serving Suggestions

Spread it on cupcakes, cakes, or brownies.
Use it to fill macarons or sandwich cookies.
Mix with whipped cream or yogurt for a quick dessert.

Pro Tips for Variations

Use freeze-dried strawberries for a more potent flavor.
Sprinkle a little salt to cut the sweetness.
For a little tang, combine some cream cheese.

FAQs

Q1: Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?

Yes, thaw them lightly before blending to obtain the puree.

Q2: Is this frosting too sweet?

Feel free to lessen the amount of powdered sugar, or include some lemon juice for a balance.

Q3: Is there any way to make this dairy-free?

Definitely. You can replace the butter with vegan butter and the heavy cream with coconut milk.

Q4: Will it hold up for piping designs?

Yes, just keep it slightly thicker by adding less cream.

Conclusion

This Strawberry Frosting Puree truly is a type of recipe that somehow turns anything into a bakery-quality dessert almost effortlessly. It’s fruity, fluffy, and flavorful. You must give it a try in your next batch of cupcakes or cookies; you’ll become addicted after one taste!