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strawberry frosting recipe Rosy Whip With Freeze-Dried Dust
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–18 cupcakes or 1 8-inch 2-layer cake 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Rosy Whip with Freeze-Dried Dust is a vibrant, creamy strawberry frosting perfect for elevating everyday treats like cupcakes and cakes. It’s a quick and foolproof recipe that delivers intense natural strawberry flavor and a beautiful pink color, ideal for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (450g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons (30-60ml) heavy cream or milk
- 0.5 cup (15g) freeze-dried strawberries, whole or 0.25 cup (12g) dust
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25g) pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Freeze-Dried Dust: Pulse 0.5 cup of freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender until a fine, rosy powder forms. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter: In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed until lighter in color and fluffy.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Gradually add 2 cups of the sifted powdered sugar to the creamed butter on low speed, mixing until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Scrape down the bowl.
- Incorporate Flavor: Add the strawberry dust and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated, turning the mixture pale pink.
- Adjust Consistency: With the mixer on low, slowly add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar alternately with 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk until smooth and desired spreadable consistency is reached. (If too thin, beat in 1-2 more tablespoons of sifted powdered sugar.)
- Whip to Perfection: Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the frosting for another 2-3 minutes until exceptionally light, airy, and fluffy.
Notes
Sifting powdered sugar is crucial for a smooth, lump-free frosting. For dairy-free options, use plant-based butter or shortening and almond or oat milk. Reduce powdered sugar by up to 0.5 cup for a less sweet frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake frosting portion (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: strawberry frosting, Rosy Whip, freeze-dried, easy dessert, cupcake frosting, quick recipe, family-friendly, butter frosting, pink frosting, vanilla
