Description

How to make an easy, fluffy strawberry whipped cream frosting with real strawberries — perfect for decorating cupcakes, tarts, or a 6-inch (15 cm) layer cake

Ingredients

Strawberry Whipped Cream

250 g (1 cup) Mascarpone cheese — cold
210 ml (1 cup) Heavy cream — cold
65 g (1/4 cup) Strawberry compote (see below)
2–3 tbsp Powdered sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 pinch Strawberry powder food coloring — optional

Strawberry Compote (for the flavoring)

100 g (3.5 oz) Strawberries — fresh or frozen
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

Make the strawberry compote:

Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan for a few minutes until soft.
Blend and strain to get a smooth, thick purée. Let cool completely.

Make the strawberry whipped cream:

Place mascarpone, heavy cream, strawberry compote, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Whip on medium speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy with stiff peaks.
Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to pipe.