Sugar Free Strawberry Frosting
Indulge in the creamy delight of Sugar Free Strawberry Frosting, the perfect topping for your cupcakes and cakes. This easy-to-make frosting bursts with fresh strawberry flavor while keeping sugar at bay. It’s a sweet treat you can enjoy guilt-free!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Blender
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Food Processor
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup full-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ¾ cup powdered sweetener or to taste
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor.
- Then, bring the strawberry puree to a boil in a saucepan.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Start stirring regularly halfway through cooking so the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once reduced, remove from the heat.
- Add xanthan gum to thicken further and whisk to combine.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the room temperature butter and cream cheese until combined.
- Add the powdered sweetener bit by bit and blend until fully combined.
- Last, add in ¼ cup or 80g of the cooled strawberry puree and blend.
- Use straight away or cool in the fridge until suitable for piping onto cupcakes or frosting cakes.
Notes
- Net carbs: 1.2g assuming 12 servings (= enjoyed on 1 of 12 cupcakes or slices of cake).
- Serving size: 50g of frosting per serving.
- Cake size: This recipe makes enough sugar free frosting for a 20cm diameter cake.
- Sweetness: You can use up to twice the amount of sweetener for a sweeter frosting.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.