Description
This homemade strawberry cream cheese is a smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet spread perfect for bagels, toast, and desserts. Made with fresh strawberries and cream cheese, it’s an easy and delicious alternative to store-bought versions. Great for breakfast, snacks, and even baking!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (mashed)
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ tsp lemon juice (for freshness)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mash the strawberries until smooth (leave small chunks for texture).
In a separate bowl, soften the cream cheese using a spoon or hand mixer.
Add the mashed strawberries, honey (or sugar), vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh ones.
- Storage Tip: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry cream cheese, homemade cream cheese, fruit spread, strawberry spread, cream cheese dip, bagel topping, breakfast spread