Thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet this strawberry frosting is made with cream cheese to create a perfect tang against the sweet berry flavor.

close up of strawberry cream cheese frosting in a metal mixing bowl on a light pink background

This easy frosting recipe will wow your loved ones! Made with freeze dried strawberries this frosting is naturally flavored and naturally colored. No need for dyes in this strawberry frosting recipe!

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What are the ingredients for Strawberry Frosting?

Freeze Dried Strawberries ( I find mine at Target or Trader Joe's but you can find them online too!)
Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
Pinch of Salt
Powdered Sugar/ Confectioners Sugar
Whole Milk or Heavy Cream

How do you make Strawberry Frosting?

First things first, make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. This is crucial for a smooth, creamy frosting. If the butter or cream cheese are too cold your frosting will be lumpy!

To speed up the process of softening butter and cream cheese I suggest cutting them into small chunks. I find that microwaving either the cream cheese or butter is too risky, you can end up melting the solids.

freeze dried strawberries in the bowl of a food processor on a light pink background

Next, we need to make the strawberry powder. In a blender or food processor mix these babies up until a fine powder forms.

freeze dried strawberry powder on a light pink background

You can make this frosting recipe in a stand mixer, in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer, or by hand!

If using a stand mixer fit it with the paddle attachment and beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 2 to 3 minutes on medium to high speed. The mixture should be light and fluffy and fully combined.

powdered sugar in a metal sieve over a bowl of cream cheese and butter on a light pink background

When the butter and cream cheese mixture is light, fluffy, and fully combined add the salt and powdered sugar. I sift the powdered sugar directly into the bowl.

The absolute last thing you want is lumpy frosting when you are going to the trouble o making it from scratch. Take the two minutes and sift it! Trust me!

Beat the frosting for one minute, mix it on low with any powders you risk creating a cloud so mix it on low until the powder is incorporated.

I also sift the freeze dried strawberry mixture, just to ensure there are no huge lumps. I do put all of it in the frosting though!

freeze dried strawberry in a metal sieve over frosting bowl on a light pink background

Add the heavy cream and mix on low until all the powder is combined then increase the mixing speed to medium-high and let the frosting mix for 3 to 4 minutes.

strawberry cream cheese frosting in a metal mixing bowl on a light pink background

Can you make Strawberry Frosting ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the frosting and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week before use.

Can you freeze Strawberry Frosting?

Yes! Make sure you store it in an air-tight container. Place the container of frosting in the fridge the night before you want to use it. The next day see how much the frosting has thawed, if you need to let it sit at room temperature for a little bit before re-whipping in the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand-held mixer.

Here are some of my other favorite frosting recipes:

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Thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet this strawberry frosting is made with cream cheese to create a perfect tang against the sweet berry flavor.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Enough to Generously Frost 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

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1oz Freeze Dried Strawberries
8oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
4oz (½ Cup) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
Pinch of Salt
437 grams (3 ½ Cups) Powdered Sugar/ Confectioners Sugar
1-2 Tablespoons Whole Milk or Heavy Cream

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Instructions

In a blender or food processor mix the freeze-dried strawberries until a fine powder forms. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 2 to 3 minutes on medium to high speed. You can also do this in a large bowl with a handheld mixer. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
When the butter and cream cheese mixture is ready sift the salt powdered sugar directly into the bowl and mix on low for one minute, then add the freeze-dried strawberry powder and heavy cream when the powder is fully combined increase the mixing speed to medium-high and let the frosting mix for 3 to 4 minutes.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.