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Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread

Published: May 17, 2022 Last Updated: May 9, 2023 by Marye 1132 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

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Fresh strawberry cream cheese spread is delicious on bagels or muffins and makes a fun dip for fresh fruit. It only takes about 5 minutes to make.
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This easy spread is done in seconds! We love it for Easter and Mother's Day brunches.

Closeup of strawberry cream cheese in a bowl.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • So easy to make for a fun, quick breakfast.
  • A perfect way to use up your produce during strawberry season!
  • Made with fresh berries, this homemade cream cheese spread is much healthier than store-bought versions.

This simple recipe is one of my family's favorite ways to change up our breakfast routine when berries are in season.

Bursting with strawberry flavor, you'll want to spread it on everything!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients for strawberry cream cheese.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Steps for making strawberry cream cheese.
  1. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  2. Chill the cream cheese mixture in the refrigerator.

🥫 Storage

Keep your fresh strawberry cream cheese in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will last for 7-10 days.

Cream cheese tends to change texture when frozen, so I'd recommend eating this up within a week or so, rather than freezing it.

Strawberry cream cheese on bagels.

📖 Variations

The best part of this Strawberry Cream Cheese recipe is its versatility. Get creative with the flavors!

  • Try swapping in another fresh fruit, like blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
  • Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil or thyme for an herbal pop!
  • If your strawberries are extra sweet, squeeze in a teaspoon or so of fresh lemon (or orange) juice/zest.
  • Instead of white sugar, use honey or brown sugar as a sweetener.
  • Swap the vanilla for a teaspoon of almond extract.

Though homemade bagels and Strawberry Cream Cheese are a perfect match, this summery dip is also great in other ways.

  • Spread a bit on a slice of strawberry cake (think: cream cheese frosting with a twist!)
  • This recipe makes a delicious fruit dip for apple slices.
  • For an easy dessert, dip shortbread cookies, graham crackers, or leftover pie crust pieces into the cream cheese and call it "Strawberry Cheesecake Dip."
  • Use this cream cheese filling inside your favorite pastries or crescent rolls.
  • Don't forget about afternoon tea—make tea sandwiches with a "berry" good flavor.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Since the strawberries add a bit of extra moisture, it's best to use a block of full-fat cream cheese. If you must, the whipped cream cheese from a tub or low-fat cream cheese will work—but keep in mind the final result may be slightly looser and a bit watery.

  • Be sure to use room temperature ingredients - they'll blend the best.
  • To bring your cream cheese to room temperature, let it sit on the counter (out of direct sunlight) for about an hour.
  • To warm it quickly, fill a glass with water and heat the water in the microwave for a minute or so. Dump out the water and place the warm glass upside down over the top of the cream cheese (stand the cream cheese on its smallest edge.) It should soften in 5-10 minutes.
  • Instead of spooning it into a jar try putting it in a heart shaped mold for Valentine's Day breakfast or a special afternoon tea. So pretty!

👩‍🍳 FAQs

I don't have a food processor! How can I make Strawberry Cream Cheese?

You can use an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, a hand mixer, or you can make the recipe by hand! Both methods are listed in the green recipe card below.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes - it's not as good but frozen berries can be used. Be sure to thaw them and allow the juice to drain off before using.

Strawberry cream cheese on bagels.

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  • Bring on the summer celebrations with Strawberry Margarita Jam!
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🍽️ Serve with...

  • Angel Biscuits
  • English Muffin Bread
  • Lemon Bread Breakfast Braid
  • Vanilla Scones

📞 The last word

You know what the difference between breakfast at a country bed & breakfast and breakfast at home is, right?

The b&b adds those little extra touches - like special jams and fruit butters.

This strawberry cream cheese spread is one of those special touches and it only takes maybe 5 minutes to make!

I love it spread on a piece of homemade buttermilk bread still warm from the oven. YUM! You'll find lots more strawberry recipes here.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese

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Fresh strawberry cream cheese spread is delicious on bagels or muffins and makes a fun dip for fresh fruit. It only takes about 5 minutes to make.
Course Breakfast,Brunch,Condiment
Cuisine American - Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Chill: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings:6
Calories:142
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor nice but not essential
  • Stand mixer
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, more if needed
  • ½ cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and mashed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

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Instructions

Food Processor

  • Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add strawberries, sugar, and extract if you're using it.
  • Pulse until smooth.
  • Scoop into a refrigerator container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimum flavor.

Stand Mixer

  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Mix on medium speed, scraping sides often.
  • Chill as above.

By Hand

  • Make sure the cream cheese is very soft.
  • Add all ingredients to a medium size bowl and blend with a fork until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Storage:
Keep your fresh strawberry cream cheese in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will last for 7-10 days.
Cream cheese tends to change texture when frozen, so I'd recommend eating this up within a week or so, rather than freezing it.
Things to Know:
  • Be sure to use room temperature ingredients - they'll blend the best.
  • It's best to use a block of full-fat cream cheese. The whipped cream cheese from a tub or low-fat cream cheese will work but it's softer.
  • To bring your cream cheese to room temperature, let it sit on the counter (out of direct sunlight) for about an hour.
  • To warm it quickly, fill a glass with water and heat the water in the microwave for a minute or so. Dump out the water and place the warm glass upside down over the top of the cream cheese (stand the cream cheese on its smallest edge.) It should soften in 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Marsha Johnson

      May 18, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      Mary, what do you recommend to serve this with? A bagel or toast or what?

      Reply
      • Marye

        May 18, 2022 at 9:00 pm

        It's great on bagels, biscuits, toast - or whatever.

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