KRISTEN'S STRAWBERRY ICING RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Kristen's Strawberry Icing Recipe - (4.5/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, divided
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

1. Place strawberries in a blender, puree until smooth. 2. Transfer strawberry puree to a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring often, until puree is reduce by at least half, about 10-15 minutes. 3. Beat butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. 4. Beat 1 cup confectioners' sugar into butter until just blended. 5. Beat 2 tablespoons strawberry puree and vanilla extract into butter mixture until just blended. 6. Repeat with 1 cup confectioners' sugar, followed by 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree two more times. (The puree may be more concentrated, so the measurements may not be perfect. The key is to add it gradually.) 7. Beat last 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into mixture until just blended. 8. Add whipping cream and whip icing for 1-2 minutes or until desired fluffiness is reached.