Description
This incredible Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is a family favorite, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a vibrant flavor and beautiful color. It's incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients and is remarkably versatile, perfect for elevating any cake, cupcake, or quick bread.
Ingredients
1 cup Fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for blueberry reduction)
8 ounces Cream cheese, full-fat, softened
0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine blueberries and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens. Strain the reduction through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp. Let the blueberry reduction cool completely
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
- Pour the cooled blueberry reduction into the frosting. Beat on medium speed until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Avoid overmixing
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, consistent frosting.
Always sift your powdered sugar to prevent lumps and achieve a silky-smooth frosting texture.
Avoid overmixing, as it can make the frosting too thin; mix just until ingredients are combined and fluffy.
Adjust consistency: if your frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit of milk or cream (1 teaspoon at a time); if it’s too thin, add more sifted powdered sugar.
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Before using refrigerated frosting, let it sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes and re-whip briefly with an electric mixer until light and fluffy again.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: blueberry, cream cheese, frosting, easy, dessert, cake, cupcake