Does anyone have a recipe for strawberry buttercream? Can I just add strawberries (mashed) to my crusting buttercream recipe?

Thanks,
Julie

what about adding strawberry flavoring instead?
is it supposed to be white or pink?
any added liquid will change the consistency of your bc...

jus' saying

Good Luck!!

This is Martha Stewart's Strawberry Meringue Buttercream from her "Baking Handbook".

4 egg whites
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c. strawberry jam, pureed in a food processor

Heat the egg whites and the sugar in the top of a double boiler, whisking constantly until they reach 160F on a candy thermometer. Beat with the whisk attachment on high until stiff peaks form, 5-6 minutes, and mixture has cooled. Switch to paddle attachment and with mixer on medium-low, add the butter a few tablesppons at a time, beating well after each addition. (If the icing seems to separate, continue beating on medium-high for 3-5 minuites or until smooth again.) Beat in vanilla. Beat on lowest speed to eliminate any air bubbles, about 2 minutes. Fold in jam with a rubber spatula.

Real fruit will be too runny I'd suggest to mix some jam in with your usual white buttercream.

I mixed strawberry jam with my crusting buttercream for a filling and it worked really well. Everyone loved it.

Here is the strawberry buttercream frosting I use:

3/4c fresh strawberries rinsed and drained
1stick unsalted butter
4c powdered sugar
milk, if needed

Blend butter until fluffy and rest of ingredients. If frosting is too thin add more sugar--if too thick add more strawberries!!

Are the strawberries measured after being sliced?


Amy

Yes!! Measure the sliced strawberries!!

I know, dumb question but sometimes I don't see the forest for the trees you know!!! Thank you!


Amy