Intense Strawberry Flavor with Real Fruit and Buttercream - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) strawberries, hulled, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) cooled strawberry reduction
• 2 tablespoons finely ground freeze-dried strawberry powder, optional
• 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, only if needed