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In a blender or food processor, blend the freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, blend about 3 large strawberries until you have strawberry puree. It’s okay if there are chunks! Alternatively, finely chop the strawberries. Set aside.
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Place the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and beat together for 1-2 minutes, until whipped and fluffy.
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Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 cups of powdered sugar, beat again on low for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until everything is incorporated.
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Taste the frosting and if you prefer it more sweet, add in 1 more cup of powdered sugar.
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Add in the freeze dried strawberry powder and 2 tbsp of pureed strawberries, beat on medium speed until fully incorporated.
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Use as frosting on cake and cupcakes. Store in a sealed container in the fridge if using later.
If you’ll be piping the frosting onto cupcakes, place it in the fridge for 15 minutes to thicken before piping.
Calories: 1340kcal | Carbohydrates: 140g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 132g | Vitamin A: 2937IU | Vitamin C: 182mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
