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Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting (with jam)

Published: Feb 9, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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If you love strawberry frosting and are looking for an easy way to make delicious Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting (with jam), this is the recipe you need! Most recipes call for a strawberry puree or use freeze-dried strawberries, but I use strawberry jam because it's sooo much simpler.

strawberry whipped cream frosting in a bowl with a strawberry, a pastry bag with a line of frosting coming out and a frosted cupcake in the background

This strawberry frosting also uses a quick method to stabilize it (piping gel), as opposed to messing around with time sensitive gelatin. Stabilizing it allows you to use it to decorate cakes and cupcakes and it won't deflate/flop after a couple of hours in the fridge. It's ideal for anytime you want whipped strawberry frosting, but it makes a great frosting for a Valentine's Day cupcake or cake. This recipe was inspired by my 2 Ingredient White Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting (Ganache) on this site, and pairs well with any cake or cupcake (especially my Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes!)

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 📖Substitutions & Variations
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe (with jam)
  • 🧁More Frosting Recipes

🥘Ingredients

You only need 5 ingredients for this strawberry whipped icing

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For this strawberry frosting, you'll need:

  • whipping cream (at least 33%)
  • powdered sugar/icing sugar
  • strawberry jam (no sugar added)
  • piping gel
  • clear vanilla extract

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

How to make strawberry whipped cream frosting

Hint: Put the beaters and mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes before making.

  • Combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer)
  • Beat with electric mixer or stand mixer (whisk attachment, not paddle) on low until it starts to thicken a little, then turn it up to medium- high speed until soft peaks form.
  • mixing bowl with whipping cream and powdered sugar on a black marble surface
  • whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, being whipped with electric hand mixer
  • Add strawberry jam, piping gel and vanilla extract to the bowl.
  • Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • jam, vanilla extract and piping gel added to whipped cream powdered sugar mixture in bowl
  • all ingredients being whipped with electric hand mixer

💭Top tip

Do not overbeat. Pull out the beaters as soon as the peaks are stiff (they do not flop over), it's done!

whipping cream and powdered sugar (in mixing bowl) being whipped with electric hand mixer
  • Use a piping bag/pastry bag (I used a 1M tip) to decorate cupcakes or frost cake

📖Substitutions & Variations

  • Vanilla extract - you can use regular vanilla extract but it does darken the frosting a little
  • Strawberry jam- you can use regular jam, but it will be sweeter. You could also use raspberry jam instead (just make sure it's seedless!)
  • Whipping cream - also known as heavy cream, should be at least 33%

This strawberry frosting goes great with any cake (strawberry cake, angel food cake, white cake, chocolate cake). But if you're looking for the BEST chocolate cake with strawberry frosting, you'll love my Old Fashioned Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with this frosting - it's my favorite!

Piece of Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with whipped cream and sprinkles

👪 Serving Size

This strawberry frosting recipe makes enough frosting for 12 cupcakes or 1-8 inch cake. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

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🍽Equipment

You can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer (affiliate links) for this recipe. The stand mixer will take you less time. Be sure to use the whisk attachment, not the paddle attachment, for making whipped cream frosting. I use either, depending on whether I feel like getting out my stand mixer. Because you're not fussing with pureeing strawberries, you do NOT need a food processor!

🌡️Storage

Store leftover or extra strawberry icing in the fridge in a sealed airtight container for up to 3 days. If you let it sit for more than 24 hours, you may want to give it a 30 -45 second whip before frosting with it. It does not stand up well to freezing (it will become runny when defrosted).

strawberry frosting in white bowl with cupcake on a plate in the background

Does Whipped Icing need to be refrigerated

Yes, whipped icing needs to be refrigerated because it contains whipping cream, which is perishable. Therefore, it needs to be stored in the fridge.

How long will whipped cream frosting hold up?

Whipped cream frosting will last a few days in the fridge IF you've stabilized it with piping gel or gelatin.

How long does whipped cream frosting have before it deflates?

Whipped cream frosting will only last 2-3 hours in the fridge before it deflates. That's why it's important to stabilize it with piping gel or gelatin. It will last 2-3 days in the fridge when it's stabilized.

Although you're not actually using fresh strawberries, this strawberry whipped cream frosting (with jam) has a natural strawberry flavor (minus the hassle!) and it's perfect for the strawberry lover in your life! My kids could not get enough of this homemade frosting (with the Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes (from box mix) I made)!

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📋Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe (with jam)

This Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting is easy to make with strawberry jam and stabilized with piping gel. It pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: frosting, strawberry, whipped cream
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whipping cream - use at least 33%
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar/icing sugar
  • ¼ cup piping gel clear
  • ½ cup reduced sugar strawberry jam
  • ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in large bowl.
    mixing bowl with whipping cream and powdered sugar on a black marble surface
  • Beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
    whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, being whipped with electric hand mixer
  • Add strawberry jam, piping gel and vanilla extract to the bowl.
    jam, vanilla extract and piping gel added to whipped cream powdered sugar mixture in bowl
  • Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
    all ingredients being whipped with electric hand mixer
  • Do not overbeat. As soon as the you pull out the beaters and the peaks are stiff (they do not flop over), it's done! Use a piping bag/pastry bag to decorate cupcakes.
    whipping cream and powdered sugar (in mixing bowl) being whipped with electric hand mixer

Notes

Nutrition Facts
📋Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe (with jam)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 185 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 583IU12%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg (18%) | Sodium: 25mg (1%) | Potassium: 37mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 583IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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