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Strawberries and Cream Whoopie Pies Recipe

Soft vanilla whoopie pies sandwich a dreamy strawberry cream cheese filling with fresh berry chunks, capturing Pennsylvania Dutch charm in every bite. Perfect summer treat that's easy, fun, and irresistibly nostalgic.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CAKES:
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, chopped

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Piping bags or cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

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  2. 1. Cream butter and sugar 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  3. 2. Whisk dry ingredients; alternate with buttermilk into wet until just combined.
  4. 3. Preheat oven 375°F. Scoop 2-inch mounds 2" apart on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 10-12 min until springy.
  5. 4. Cool completely. Beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar gradually, then puree and chunks.
  6. 5. Pipe filling on flat cake sides; sandwich pairs. Chill 30 min. Yields 12.

Nutrition

Calories: 420 | Carbohydrates: 58 | Protein: 4 | Fat: 20 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 42

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate airtight up to 5 days or freeze unfilled cakes 2 months.
MAKE AHEAD: Bake cakes 1 day ahead; fill fresh.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Greek yogurt for cream cheese; almond milk + vinegar for buttermilk.
PRO TIPS: Room-temp everything; don't overbake for softness; chill filling to pipe easily.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Dust with powdered sugar; pair with iced tea or fruit salad; great for picnics.
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