Description
Sinful strawberry buttercream elevates classic desserts with its rich, velvety texture and intense berry notes. Creamy frosting blends fresh strawberries and smooth butter, creating a luscious topping perfect for cakes and cupcakes you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 g) fresh strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk (if needed)
- a few drops pink food coloring (optional, for extra vibrancy)
Instructions
- Strawberry Reduction: Gently simmer fresh strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat, coaxing out natural sweetness and transforming them into a concentrated puree while stirring continuously.
- Puree Refinement: Blend the softened strawberries until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to create a seed-free, velvety liquid. Return to the pan and reduce until the mixture thickens, intensifying its robust flavor.
- Buttercream Base: Whip room-temperature butter in a spacious mixing bowl until it becomes creamy and voluminous, gradually incorporating powdered sugar on a low setting to prevent clumping.
- Flavor Integration: Introduce the cooled strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt into the buttercream, folding gently to create a harmonious flavor profile. Adjust consistency with small amounts of heavy cream if needed.
- Finishing Touch: For an optional visual enhancement, add a delicate hint of pink food coloring. Beat the mixture vigorously to develop a silky, glossy texture that promises a decadent culinary experience.
Notes
- Puree Precision: Simmer strawberries slowly to maximize natural sweetness and prevent burning, creating a concentrated flavor base.
- Temperature Control: Ensure butter and puree are exactly room temperature for smooth, lump-free buttercream consistency.
- Strain Carefully: Remove all seeds through fine-mesh sieve for ultra-smooth, professional-grade buttercream texture.
- Coloring Subtlety: Add food coloring sparingly to maintain natural strawberry hue, avoiding artificial appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg