Description
This luscious Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting combines tangy cream cheese with a vibrant blueberry reduction, creating a flavorful and visually stunning topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats. Its creamy texture and delicate sweetness make it an irresistible addition to elevate your desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Reduction
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 3½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest for extra flavor
Instructions
- Make Blueberry Reduction: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries and lemon juice. Cook for 8–10 minutes, mashing the berries as they soften to release their juices. Once cooked, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and solids. Allow the reduction to cool completely before using.
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together using an electric mixer. Continue beating for 2–3 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating well between each addition to incorporate fully and achieve a smooth consistency. Once sugar is fully mixed in, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- Blend in Blueberries: Slowly beat in the cooled blueberry reduction into the frosting mixture until fully incorporated. If needed, adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired thickness for spreading or piping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth, creamy frosting.
- Straining the blueberry reduction removes seeds for a silky texture.
- Optionally add lemon zest for an extra citrusy note.
- Adjust powdered sugar amount to achieve desired frosting thickness.
- This frosting pairs beautifully with vanilla, lemon, or almond-flavored baked goods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry frosting, cream cheese frosting, blueberry cream cheese frosting, dessert topping, cake frosting, blueberry reduction
