STRAWBERRY-CREAM CHEESE FILLING

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Tangy cream cheese gets a hit of tartness and sweetness from fresh strawberries in this simple-yet-perfect cake filling, frosting-like recipe. It tastes simply delicious between layers of a classic chocolate cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups strawberries (about 12 ounces), hulled

Steps:

  • Put cream cheese, butter, and sugar into mixer bowl; mix until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Puree strawberries in a food processor; strain. Mix 3/4 cup puree into cream cheese mixture (reserve remaining puree for Swiss-Meringue Buttercream). Use immediately or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days; stir before using.

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