Description
This delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese spread combines smooth and fluffy cream cheese with fresh, finely chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Perfectly sweet and creamy, it’s an ideal topping for bagels, toast, muffins, or as a tasty fruit dip. Simple to prepare and served chilled, this spread brings a fresh burst of fruity flavor to your breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (hulled and finely chopped)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a perfect base for the spread.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating the mixture until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the finely chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture to distribute them evenly. For a smoother texture, you may mash the strawberries slightly before mixing.
- Chill the Spread: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into an airtight container and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and firm up the spread.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry cream cheese spread on bagels, toast, muffins, or use as a delicious dip for fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor or substitute with thawed frozen strawberries that have been drained.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your taste preferences.
- For a firmer spread, refrigerate longer or blend in a little more cream cheese.
