Merry Berry Strawberry Buttercream
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 3½–4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely powdered (measured before grinding)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–5 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- Pinch of salt (only if using unsalted butter)
- Pink food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a very fine powder using a blender or food processor. Sift if needed to remove any seeds or larger pieces.
- Beat the butter on medium-high for 2–3 minutes, until fluffy and pale.
- Add the powdered sugar and strawberry powder gradually, starting on low speed and increasing as everything incorporates, until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla and 3 tablespoons of the cream. Beat for another 2–3 minutes until light and whipped.
- Add additional cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired piping or spreading consistency.
- If you want a brighter pink color, add 1–2 drops of pink food coloring while mixing. Gel food coloring works best so the frosting stays thick and smooth.
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