Description
This Strawberry Marshmallow Frosting is a light, fluffy, and sweet topping perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and other desserts. Made with whipped butter, marshmallow fluff, strawberry preserves, and powdered sugar, it offers a delightful strawberry flavor and a creamy texture that’s easy to pipe and spread. The optional freeze-dried strawberry powder and food coloring help enhance the pink hue and strawberry taste, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: a few drops red or pink food coloring
- Optional: 1 teaspoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Allow your unsalted butter to come to room temperature to ensure it blends smoothly with the other ingredients for a creamy frosting.
- Beat Butter: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the butter becomes light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for your frosting.
- Add Marshmallow Fluff: Add the marshmallow fluff to the whipped butter and mix on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and fluffy, enhancing the frosting’s texture and sweetness.
- Incorporate Strawberry Preserves: Mix in the strawberry preserves or strawberry puree until the frosting achieves a light pink color and strawberry flavor.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium-high speed. Add between 1 1/2 to 2 cups based on the desired frosting consistency.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then mix just until all ingredients are fully combined to balance the flavors.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or strawberry flavor by adding more preserves or powdered sugar as needed.
- Chill if Needed: If the frosting is too soft to spread or pipe, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up to the perfect texture.
- Use or Store: Use the frosting immediately to decorate cupcakes or cakes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Re-whip Before Use: If refrigerated, re-whip the frosting briefly before using to restore its fluffy texture for easy spreading or piping.
Notes
- Ensure butter is properly softened at room temperature for best mixing results.
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to achieve your preferred frosting thickness.
- Optional freeze-dried strawberry powder intensifies the strawberry flavor and adds a natural pink hue.
- If you want a more vibrant color, add a few drops of red or pink food coloring.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and re-whip before using.
