Fresh Strawberry Buttercream
This Strawberry Buttercream is sweet & fluffy with fresh strawberry puree.
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 - 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 -4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps
Cut the tops off of the strawberries and place strawberries in a blender or food processor. Puree strawberries until smooth, you should have about 1 ½ cups of puree.
Place the strawberry puree in a medium non-stick saucepan. Heat over medium heat and let simmer while stirring until reduced to ⅓-½ cup (approx 25-30 minutes) or until the puree is just a bit thinner than tomato paste. Cool completely. (This step can be done 48 hours before making the frosting).
Cream the butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy. Add the cooled puree and mix well.
Add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time mixing after each addition.
Continue beating until the frosting is thick and fluffy. If the mixture is too thick, heavy cream can be added 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
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