Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread

Light, fluffy strawberry cream cheese—perfect for bagels, toast, muffins, fruit trays, and quick desserts. Just a few ingredients and five minutes for a fresh, café-style spread at home.

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Ingredients

• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temp
• 1/2 cup (80 g) strawberries, blended or very finely mashed (pat dry if juicy)
• 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar, to taste (or honey/maple)
• Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and/or a tiny pinch of salt

Pro tip: For a thicker, brighter spread, replace 2–3 tbsp of the fresh berries with crushed freeze-dried strawberries. They add flavor without extra moisture.

Details

Prep: 5 min Total: 5 min Yield: ~1 cup Serves: 8 (2 Tbsp each) Vegetarian No-Bake

Equipment

• Hand mixer or stand mixer (paddle/whisk)
• Small bowl & spatula

Directions

1. Whip base: Beat the softened cream cheese 30–60 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
2. Flavor: Add the mashed strawberries and 1 tbsp sugar (plus vanilla/salt if using). Beat until light and pink; add more sugar to taste.
3. Set: Chill 20–30 minutes to firm slightly. Spread on bagels, toast, muffins, or use as a fruit dip.

Serving Ideas

• Swirl onto warm pancakes or waffles.
• Pipe into stuffed French toast or crepes.
• Layer in parfaits with granola and berries.

Variations

• Lighter: Use Neufchâtel or Greek-yogurt cream cheese.
• Extra strawberry: Fold in 2–3 tbsp finely diced berries at the end.
• Lemon-berry: Add 1 tsp lemon zest and a squeeze of juice.
• Jammy: Replace half the berries with 2 tbsp strawberry jam for sweeter, smoother spread.

Storage

Refrigerate in a covered container up to 4–5 days. Stir before using. Not recommended for freezing.

Frozen berries? Thaw completely and blot very dry before using.

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