→ How do you intensify the strawberry flavor?
Reducing strawberry purée on the stove concentrates the natural fruit flavor, giving the frosting a strong berry profile without artificial ingredients.
→ Can frozen strawberries be used?
Yes, but thaw and drain them well before blending to avoid excess moisture in the purée.
→ What is the texture like?
The frosting is smooth and creamy with a subtle strawberry tang, easily spreadable for cakes and cupcakes.
→ Does the frosting need refrigeration?
It’s best kept refrigerated if not used immediately due to the fresh fruit content, but bring to room temperature before piping or spreading.
→ How can color be enhanced naturally?
Use ripe, red strawberries for a brighter, more vibrant pink hue in the finished frosting.
Intense Strawberry Frosting Puree
Fresh strawberries and butter create a vibrant, fruit-forward frosting with smooth, silky texture.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Susan
Category: Desserts
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12 Servings (Enough to frost 12 standard cupcakes)
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
→ Frosting Base
240 grams fresh strawberries
227 grams unsalted butter, softened
440 grams confectioners’ sugar, sifted, divided
5 milliliters vanilla extract
Instructions
Place the fresh strawberries in a blender and process until completely smooth.
Transfer the purée to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by at least half and thickened, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add 130 grams of confectioners’ sugar to the butter and beat until fully combined.
Mix in 30 milliliters of the cooled strawberry purée and vanilla extract until just blended.
Add another 130 grams of confectioners’ sugar and beat well, then incorporate an additional 30 milliliters strawberry purée. Repeat this step once more with remaining purée and sugar, reserving 50 grams of sugar for the final addition.
Gradually beat in the remaining 50 grams of confectioners’ sugar until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
Notes
Ensure the strawberry purée is fully cooled before incorporating for best texture.
Tools You’ll Need
Blender
Saucepan
Electric mixer
Mixing bowl
Allergy Information
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
