Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting combines a luscious blueberry reduction with creamy, fluffy cream cheese and butter to create a vibrant, flavorful frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. The homemade blueberry reduction adds a natural fruity sweetness and beautiful color without overpowering the classic tangy cream cheese base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of frosting, enough to frost a 9-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Blueberry Reduction
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry reduction: In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh blueberries and granulated sugar. Use a potato masher to break down the blueberries as they cook, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Cool the blueberry mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the blueberry reduction to a bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for faster cooling to ensure it does not melt the frosting later.
- Make the frosting base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened salted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue beating until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed initially to prevent sugar clouds, then increasing speed until the frosting becomes thick, smooth, and fluffy.
- Combine blueberry reduction and frosting: Gently fold or beat in the cooled blueberry reduction into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed, creating a beautifully tinted and flavored frosting ready for spreading or piping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened for smooth mixing and to avoid lumps.
- Cool the blueberry reduction completely before adding to the frosting to prevent it from becoming runny.
- This frosting pairs wonderfully with vanilla, lemon, or almond-flavored cakes.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-whip before use if needed.
- If fresh blueberries are not available, frozen blueberries can be used after thawing and draining excess liquid.
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