Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: Tangy

Instructions:

1. Combine the minced strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and resembles a thick, glossy syrup.
2. Press the strawberry reduction through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, then allow it to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together on medium-high speed for 3–5 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and smooth.
4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time until fully incorporated.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled strawberry reduction.
6. Increase speed to medium and whip for another 2 minutes until the frosting is a soft pink hue and achieves a velvety consistency.