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    Strawberry Buttercream with Jam

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jan 4, 2022 · Updated: Feb 14, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 48 votes

    Strawberry Buttercream with Jam: If you like strawberries, you’ll love this easy strawberry buttercream frosting! It’s made with only 3 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make!

    This is the buttercream frosting that we used in the sugar cookie sandwiches and it was DELICIOUS! So I know you’ll love it in those and you’ll also love it on other cupcakes or cakes too!

    Strawberry Buttercream frosting
    Strawberry Buttercream with Jam

     

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    This fun and fruity twist on classic buttercream frosting is perfect for Valentine’s day, a girl’s baby shower, or any pink-themed party! I love topping this buttercream recipe on my pink champagne cupcakes or my strawberry shortcake cookies!

    Another one of my favorite strawberry recipes is my strawberry brownies! That’s another great recipe for valentines day, birthday parties, or holiday parties.

    strawberry frosting without strawberries
    Use jam for strawberry frosting

    Strawberry Frosting without Strawberries

    You can make fluffy strawberry buttercream frosting without fresh strawberries! Using strawberry preserves or strawberry jam, you can easily make delicious strawberry buttercream frosting. Although, adding real strawberries is always a good idea!

    Jump to:
    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • Strawberry Frosting without Strawberries
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Does strawberry buttercream frosting need to be refrigerated?
    • Why did my strawberry buttercream separate?
    • Recipe
    • Why did my strawberry buttercream separate?
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Buttercream with jam
    Ingredients for strawberry frosting
    • Butter
    • Strawberry jam
    • Powdered sugar

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Strawberry Buttercream frosting
    Mix butter and jam
    1. Add butter and jam to a large bowl.
    Strawberry buttercream frosting
    Butter and jam mixture
    1. With an electric mixer or stand mixer, mix together the butter and fruit spread until evenly mixed.
    how to make strawberry buttercream frosting
    Add in the powdered sugar
    1. Slowly, and in small batches, add in the powdered sugar to the butter/jam mixture, turn the mixer on “low”, and gently mix together until evenly combined.
    easy strawberry buttercream frosting
    Whip with mixer

    NOTE: You may need to stop mixing halfway, to scrape the inside of the mixing bowl to incorporate any powdered sugar that needs mixed in.

    Substitutions

    There are different ways to spice up this buttercream recipe and make it your own! Here are a few of my favorite ideas.

    • Fresh strawberries – Adding chopped strawberries to this recipe would add texture and who doesn’t like fresh strawberries!?
    • Food coloring – If you’re going for a red or darker pink, you can always add food coloring to this easy buttercream frosting. This is the perfect way to give cookies or cupcakes an aesthetic look.
    • Lemon zest – Fresh strawberry frosting combined with lemon zest is the perfect topping on cupcake or cookies during the summer!
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    Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

    Does strawberry buttercream frosting need to be refrigerated?

    You can leave buttercream frosting out for three days but if you’re going to let it sit for longer, you should refrigerate in an airtight container. You can also store buttercream frosting in the freezer for up to 1 month if you want to save frosting for later!

    easy buttercream frosting recipe
    Sugar cookies with buttercream frosting

    Why did my strawberry buttercream separate?

    If your strawberry buttercream separates it means that your fat and liquid were at different temperatures. If any ingredients are too warm or too cold then your frosting might separate. It’s best to use room temperature butter and jam to ensure the perfect frosting!

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    Recipe

    Strawberry Buttercream frosting recipe

    Strawberry Buttercream with Jam

    Jessica Burgess
    Strawberry Buttercream Frosting with Jam: Made with only 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make, this strawberry buttercream frosting is made with jam for amazing flavor!
    5 from 48 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
    • ½ cup strawberry jam
    • 4 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Add butter and jam to a large bowl.
    • With an electric mixer or stand mixer, mix together the butter and fruit spread until evenly mixed.
    • Slowly, and in small batches, add in the powdered sugar to the butter/jam mixture, turn the mixer on "low", and gently mix together until evenly combined.
    • NOTE: You may need to stop mixing halfway, to scrape the inside of the mixing bowl to incorporate any powdered sugar that needs mixed in.

    Notes

    Why did my strawberry buttercream separate?

    If your strawberry buttercream separates it means that your fat and liquid were at different temperatures. If any ingredients are too warm or too cold then your frosting might separate. It’s best to use room temperature butter and jam to ensure the perfect frosting!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords strawberry buttercream frosting, strawberry frosting
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    1. K. says

      March 05, 2025 at 4:37 pm

      How many cupcakes would this recipe cover if I did a generous classic-looking, swirled ‘pile’ (for lack of a better word) of frosting with a star-tipped piping bag? Sorry, I hope this question makes sense; I didn’t know how to write/describe that better. Thanks!

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      • Jessica says

        March 06, 2025 at 8:50 am

        Hi K. If I had to guess, I believe it would cover about 12 cupcakes with quite a bit of frosting, and 24 with a little. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Anna DeLapo says

      August 04, 2024 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for my granddaughters 4th birthday.
      She wanted chocolate cake with pink frosting. I did add a 1/4 teaspoon of salt since I used unsalted butter. The recipe doesn’t say what kind to use,I also added 1 teaspoon of vanilla. I did a crumb coat and put it in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour then finished icing it. I use seedless strawberry jam at room temperature like noted.
      Was a delicious hit.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        August 05, 2024 at 8:37 am

        Hi Anna! I’m so glad that you liked this buttercream recipe! Thank you so much for sharing what type of butter you used. Someone else may find this helpful as well!

        Reply

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