Fresh Strawberry Buttercream
Fresh Strawberry Buttercream is a luscious and vibrant frosting that brings the essence of summer to your desserts all year round. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, this creamy delight is perfect for decorating layer cakes, cupcakes, and macarons. Its irresistible flavor and stunning pink color make it an ideal choice for special occasions like birthdays and weddings or simply as a sweet treat at home. With its easy preparation process, you can create a show-stopping buttercream that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 oz (1 cup) fresh strawberries, chopped (or thawed frozen strawberries)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and chopping them. If using frozen strawberries, thaw them and drain any excess liquid.
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the room temperature butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped strawberries to the creamed butter and mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed until fully blended.
- Add a pinch of salt for flavor enhancement and beat on high speed for an additional minute until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://moreana.org/fresh-strawberry-buttercream/