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Real Strawberry Frosting

Real Strawberry Frosting

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  • 20 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🍓 1 cup fresh strawberries
    • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, divided
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STEPS

1

Place strawberries in a blender; purée until smooth.

2

Transfer strawberry purée to a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring often, until reduced by at least half, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.

3

Beat butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup confectioners' sugar until combined. Beat 2 tablespoons cooled strawberry purée and vanilla extract into butter mixture until just blended.

4

Beat in 1 cup confectioners' sugar until combined, followed by 2 tablespoons strawberry purée. Repeat this step once more.

5

Beat remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into mixture until just blended.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

177

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Make sure the strawberry purée is completely cooled before mixing it with the butter to prevent the frosting from curdling.For a smoother finish, sift your confectioners' sugar before mixing.This frosting pairs wonderfully with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry-flavored cakes.