Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese, Soft and Dreamy
Make this fluffy, sweet strawberry cream cheese at home using real strawberries and cream. It’s the perfect spread for toast, bagels, and brunch boards—ready in minutes!
Servings: 8
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese room temperature (226g)
- ½ cup chopped and mashed strawberries 75g
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar sifted if clumpy (24g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract 10ml
- 1 tsp heavy cream optional, for extra fluff – 15ml
- Pinch of salt to balance the sweetness
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until softened.
- While it softens, wash, hull, and finely chop the strawberries. Then mash them well with a fork to release juices.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mashed strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer/food processor), beat the mixture on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until soft, smooth, and fluffy.
- Optional: Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and whip for another 30 seconds for extra volume.
- Taste and adjust as needed—add a bit more sugar or vanilla to suit your preference.
- Scoop into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer spread.
- Re-whip after chilling for a lighter texture and more volume.
- Serve on bagels, toast, or as part of a cozy cottage brunch or charcuterie board.
Notes
- For the fluffiest result, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Refrigerating the spread for 30+ minutes will help it firm up and deepen in flavor.
- Re-whipping after refrigeration increases the volume and makes it even airier—great if you want to stretch it further!
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You can swap in frozen berries (thawed and drained) or freeze-dried strawberries for a more intense flavor.
- Frozen strawberries: You can use 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries, but make sure they’re fully thawed and well-drained before mashing. Frozen berries release more liquid, so draining is key to keeping the cream cheese from getting too runny.
- Freeze-dried strawberries: Swap in 1/4 cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries (about 5–7g by weight). They pack a stronger flavor, absorb moisture, and help the spread stay thick and fluffy—perfect if you want a more intense berry taste without extra liquid.
- This spread works beautifully as a filling for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a fruit dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 44g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.001mg