Frosting: Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
• 4 tablespoons strawberry syrup (see recipe below)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half, heavy cream or whole milk
• pinch of salt

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from addapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together butter and ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar at a time. After each cup of sugar has been added, add strawberry syrup 1 tablespoon at a time, then add vanilla and then beat on high for about 20 seconds to lighten the frosting.
Add half-and-half, one tablespoon at a time until the buttercream has reached a consistency where it will hold it’s shape. Add pinch of salt and whip on high for a final 20 seconds.
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to three days. To use once refrigerated, slowly allow to reach room temperature and then beat on low speed until the buttercream is smooth before using.

Simple Strawberry Syrup Recipe

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water

Add strawberries, granulated sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into jar of a blender. Blend on high speed for 10 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes or overnight.