Description
A luscious and creamy strawberry cream cheese spread that’s perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and a touch of sweetness, this spread is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed on bagels, toast, or as a fruit dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons strawberry jam (for extra sweetness and color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. Chop them roughly. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend or beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier texture, pulse lightly or fold in small diced strawberries after blending.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more powdered sugar or a spoonful of strawberry jam if you prefer a sweeter spread.
- Chill: Transfer the strawberry cream cheese to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Spread on bagels, toast, English muffins, or waffles. It also makes a delicious dip for fresh fruit or pretzels.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained properly.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar depending on the sweetness of your strawberries and personal preference.
- For a chunkier texture, avoid completely blending the strawberries and fold in diced pieces at the end.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
