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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Frostings » Strawberry Buttercream

    Strawberry Buttercream

    Published: July 7, 2017 · Modified: Mar 11, 2020 by John Kanell

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    Strawberry buttercream is sweet, zingy, and easy to make. This delicious frosting uses a fresh strawberry reduction kissed with lemon for it's flavor and color. No need for food coloring!

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    No need for the artificial coloring of flavors with this all natural icing! You’ll get an amazing kick of strawberries with each bite. You can use this same reduction to flavor Italian meringue buttercream or Swiss meringue buttercream too! I have to mention that this buttercream pairs PERFECTLY with my fresh strawberry cupcakes!

     How to you make strawberry buttercream

    A photo collage showing the steps to make strawberry reduction

    1. Add strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a medium pot. Over medium-high heat muddle the strawberries to break them up a bit faster. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer stirring occasionally. 

    2. Once the mixture has reduced by about half strain into a bowl and chill. You can use the pulp for smoothies or snacking so don’t toss it.

    A photo collage showing the steps to make American buttercream

    3. Cream the butter for a few minutes. I’m using a whisk attachment here but a paddle is best practice as it whips less air into the frosting.

    4. Sift in the powdered sugar and mix. Start on low and gradually switch over to high. Scrape bowl down.

    A photo collage showing the steps to make strawberry buttercream

    5. Add the chilled reduction to your buttercream a tablespoon at a time until the desired color and taste is reached. I usually use 1/4 cup but it really depends on the desired taste and consistency. 

    6. Once your buttercream is completed you can transfer to a piping bag and use. If storing for any amount of time remember to whip with a paddle attachment just before user.

    Pro Tips For Making Strawberry Buttercream

    • Add 1/4 cup of strawberry reduction. You can also use a strained jam/strawberry preserve as a time saver.
    • You can add in more sugar for the sake of consistency and sweetness if desired
    • For a less sweet alternative try mixing up a batch of Swiss or Italian meringue buttercream and flavor with the strawberry reduction. Add a tablespoon at a time in until the desired flavor is achieved. Add the reduction at the very end a tablespoon at a time until desired taste is reached. 

     How do you make strawberry frosting with powdered sugar?

    • Whip up a batch of buttercream with room temperature butter then add in powdered sugar. Make sure to sift the sugar, especially if you’re planning on piping as clumps will clog the tips. Mix until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the strawberry reduction or strained jam and whip until incorporated. Freeze dried strawberries can be crushed into a powder and used to flavor the buttercream as well.

    If You Loved This Recipe Then Try These Out!

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    Moist Vanilla Cupcakes

     

    If you’ve tried this frosting out then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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    Strawberry Buttercream

    Delicious Strawberry Buttercream made with fresh strawberries. Super easy and beyond addictive!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 1 Recipe
    Calories 310kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Ingredients

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ cup strawberries hulled
    • 3 tbs lemon juice
    • 1 lb confectioner's sugar
    • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature

    Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Add strawberries and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat.
      Strawberry Buttercream
    • After the mixture heats up for a few minutes, mash the strawberries then allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
      Strawberry Buttercream
    • Strain mixture into a bowl. Cover and chill.
      Strawberry Buttercream
    • Whip the butter for about 5 minutes using a paddle attachment (in a stand-up mixer)
      Vanilla Buttercream
    • Beat in the confectioner’s sugar and add in about a ¼ cup of the strawberry reduction.
      Strawberry Buttercream

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    Notes

    **You can add more or less of the strawberry reduction depending on the color/consistency desired.
    If you're short on time of fresh fruit you can sub in strawberry jam. Just warm and strain it before adding.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 87g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Trans Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    *Nutrition Disclaimer
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