Strawberry Cream Cheese

This homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese is light and fluffy with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. It's so easy to make with just 4 ingredients and great to enjoy on bagels, toast, or muffins for a quick breakfast treat!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

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Servings: (2 tablespoons per serving -1 & 1/2 cups total)

Ingredients

4 large fresh strawberries
8 ounce brick cream cheese , softened to room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

Wash and fully dry the strawberries, remove the stems, and give them a rough chop (you should end up with a 1/2 cup.) Transfer to a medium bowl and crush the chopped strawberries using a potato masher or fork.
In a separate bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt until the cream cheese is fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the mashed strawberries; continuing beating until incorporated, light, and fluffy.
Enjoy as desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese. This is key to obtaining the light and fluffy texture. Chilled cream cheese will be much harder to mix and cream cheese that's too soft will not hold its shape.

Try different fruit. You can make flavored cream cheese with any other berries, peaches, and even pineapple. Just be sure to use an equal amount.

Fresh strawberries, not frozen. Strawberry cream cheese is best with fresh strawberries. Frozen strawberries hold too much moisture will make the mixture runny.

Proper Storage. Store your homemade strawberry cream cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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