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Strawberry Buttercream


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooking Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 4 cups
Strawberry buttercream frosting in a wooden bowl.
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting uses 5 simple ingredients to create a light, creamy frosting that's perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and more! Made with real strawberries for the best flavor!

Ingredients  

Strawberry Puree

  • 4 cups strawberries fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Strawberry Buttercream

Instructions

Strawberry Puree

  • Remove the stems of the strawberries and add them to a medium pot with the sugar and lemon juice.
    4 cups strawberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid boiling. Once this mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir often until the strawberries break down adn reduce by half, this should take 20 to 30 minutes. Use an emulsion blender if you like the puree to be smoother.
  • When the reduction is finished, remove it from the heat and allow it to come to room temperature before adding it to the recipe.

Strawberry Buttercream

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and smooth.
    1 cup salted butter
  • Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing between each addition until smooth and fully incorporated.
    3 cups powdered sugar
  • Then add the strawberry reduction and whip at high speed until the desired consistency is reached.
    4 Tablespoons strawberry puree

Notes

  • How To Store: Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within a week. You can also freeze the buttercream for up to one month.
  • Is There A Way To Smooth Out The Strawberry Puree Before Adding It To The Frosting Recipe? For a smoother puree, you can add it to an emulsion blender or a food processor.
  • What Can I Use In This Strawberry Buttercream Recipe Instead Of Strawberry Puree? If you want to skip making homemade strawberry puree, you could swap it out for strawberry jam.
  • Can I Keep The Leftover Strawberry Puree? Absolutely! The leftovers can be used on pancakes, French toast, over ice cream, or even added to cocktails and fresh lemonades! Leftover puree can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 857kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 108g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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