Easy Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting
This Easy Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting is bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries and the creamy richness of homemade whipped cream. It's the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, pies, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup strawberries
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the berries, then add them to a blender. Pulse until smooth, then transfer the strawberry mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat. (No need to strain the strawberries.) Allow the strawberries to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium to low and allow them to lightly simmer, stirring consistently until the mixture has reduced. This takes about 20 minutes and should result in about ⅓ cup of puree. (If you have more than ⅓ cup, that’s ok. Save any extra puree to use for another recipe. We’re really just looking to concentrate the strawberry flavor here.) Allow the puree mixture to cool and refrigerate until completely chilled (you’ll want it cold when adding it to the whipped cream.)
- Add the cream to a large, bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the cream on high until soft peaks start to form. (You can also use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment for this.)
- Stir in the vanilla, powdered sugar, and ¼ cup of the strawberry puree.
- Whip for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until a light and fluffy texture is achieved.
Notes
- Be sure to use all the powdered sugar in the recipe. This will help stabilize and thicken the whipped cream
- Use cold ingredients. Whipping cream will not thicken if your ingredients are not cold. Be sure that the whipping cream is cold, and that you’ve allowed your strawberry puree to cool completely (or even chill in the fridge) before attempting to make the whipped cream. Using a chilled bowl to whip the cream can also help keep your ingredients cold during the whipping process.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 1755IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.3mg
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