Fresh Strawberry Icing (the name for frosting in Canada)
½ cup soft butter
3 cups powdered sugar, divided
1/3 cup fresh strawberry puree, divided
Puree fresh strawberries to make about 1/3 cup. You can do this easily by cutting up the strawberries and mashing with a fork until liquid. Cream the butter with 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat 3 tablespoons strawberry puree and the additional 1 cup of powdered sugar into the mixture. Gradually add 1-3 tablespoons (or more) of the strawberry puree into the icing until smooth and of desired spreading consistency; it’s not exact. You can add a few drops of red food coloring if you like a brighter pink.
"I first had fresh strawberry frosting on mini cupcakes at a stake Relief Society activity a few years ago. They were delicious! I decided to try making it using a classic butter icing recipe substituting strawberry puree in place of the milk called for in the recipe. It worked!! We have now served this for Rachel’s birthday a few times and for Laura and Ben’s Calgary reception." -Cathy Swendsen (Mom)
I made this icing for a bridal shower and it was delicious. I couldn't get it mashed enough with a fork so I just put it in my blender and it was liquidy in seconds. Thanks Mom!
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