Description
A rich and tangy blueberry cream cheese frosting with real fruit flavor and a smooth, fluffy texture. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup salted butter, softened
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add blueberries and granulated sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Mash the berries as they cook to release juices.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the blueberry reduction cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until the frosting becomes thick and smooth.
- Once the blueberry mixture is fully cooled, beat it into the frosting until evenly combined.
- Use immediately or chill slightly for firmer consistency.
Notes
Add lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
Use a thicker reduction for more intense berry taste.
Chill frosting before piping for better structure.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Let frosting soften and re-whip before reuse.
Frozen blueberries can be used with slightly longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg