Strawberry Frosting

Name: Strawberry Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This strawberry frosting recipe is made from a fresh strawberry puree, so the fruit's refreshing flavor is experienced in every creamy bite.

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place strawberries in a food processor. Process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1/3 cup, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a large bowl, beat butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Beat in milk, vanilla, salt and strawberry puree. Gradually beat in enough remaining confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 145 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Look no further for the ideal topping for vanilla cupcakes, a chocolate layer cake or even whoopie pies. This strawberry buttercream frosting recipe lets real strawberries' natural flavor and color shine, thanks to one clever trick. With just a bit of extra prep (it's worth it!), you'll have beautiful strawberry frosting ready to dress up your treats in no time. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

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