Easy Strawberry Frosting Recipe

Beautiful, naturally pink frosting with real strawberry flavor!
(Uses fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried berries)

Quick Info

✅ Prep Time: 20 mins
✅ Cook Time: 5 mins (only for fresh/frozen berries)
✅ Total Time: 25 mins
✅ Servings: 12
✅ Calories: 304 per serving

Ingredients

Base Frosting

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• ⅛ tsp salt

Strawberry Options (Pick One!)

Fresh/Frozen Strawberries:

• 4 oz (113g) quartered strawberries
• 1 Tbsp water (for cooking)

Freeze-Dried Strawberries:

• 1 cup (16g) freeze-dried strawberries
• 2-4 Tbsp heavy cream or milk (as needed)

Instructions

Method 1: Using Fresh or Frozen Strawberries

1. Cook the berries: In a small pan, heat strawberries + water over medium heat. Mash with a fork until thick like tomato paste. Let cool completely.
2. Make frosting: Beat butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
3. Add remaining sugar slowly, mixing well.
4. Mix in strawberry paste 1 Tbsp at a time until smooth.
5. Ready to use! Frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

Method 2: Using Freeze-Dried Strawberries

1. Blend berries: Grind freeze-dried strawberries into powder.
2. Make frosting: Beat butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
3. Add remaining sugar slowly, mixing well.
4. Stir in strawberry powder until combined.
5. Thin with cream 1 Tbsp at a time until smooth.
6. Ready to use! Pipe or spread onto desserts.

Pro Tips

🔹 For smoother frosting: Blend fresh berries before cooking.
🔹 Butter should be soft but not melted—too soft = runny frosting.
🔹 No vanilla? Skip it for a stronger strawberry taste.
🔹 Storage:

• Fresh berry frosting: Fridge (5 days) or room temp (1 day).
• Freeze-dried frosting: Fridge (1 week) or room temp (3 days).

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories 304 | Carbs 41g | Fat 16g | Protein 1g
Vitamin C 6mg | Iron 1mg

Enjoy your delicious, naturally pink frosting!