October 25, 2023
Review RecipeBlueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
The tangy cream cheese mixed with the slightly tart blueberry flavor creates an unbeatable combination that will have your guests asking for seconds of this blueberry cream cheese frosting.
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This delicious, decadent blueberry cream cheese frosting is a perfect way to top off your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Packed full of sweet luscious blueberries, with a gorgeous color and smooth texture of the cream cheese, it’s sure to tantalize your taste buds like never before.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
This delectable frosting is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with the luscious cream cheese flavor acting as the base and a burst of blueberry adding a fruity twist.
It’s the ideal accompaniment to any baked good, be it cupcakes or a layer cake.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of salted butter, softened
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 5 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Substitutions And Additions
BLUEBERRIES: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. If using frozen, add them directly to the saucepan from the freezer. They will soften enough to start mashing after just a couple of minutes over medium heat.
How To Make This Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This yummy frosting comes together in two parts. First, you will make a blueberry reduction on the stovetop. Once cool, you can mix up the cream cheese frosting, adding the blueberry reduction for a pop of color and flavor.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This is a softer-set frosting. It will work well for frosting cupcakes or cakes. A basic piping with open tip 1A or star tip 1M is shown here.
For The Blueberry Reduction
PRO TIP:
We cook down the blueberries so that it packs a punch of color and flavor into the frosting without adding a bunch of water from the whole fruit.
STEP ONE: In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat.
STEP TWO: Use a potato masher to break down the blueberries, cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the blueberries have reduced to a thick jam-like paste.
STEP THREE: Remove cooked fruit from heat and cool to room temperature.
PRO TIP:
If you want to cool your mixture faster, you can transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it.
For the Frosting
STEP ONE: With a hand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
PRO TIP:
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature, so you don’t end up with lumps in your cream cheese mixture.
STEP TWO: Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
STEP THREE: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and fluffy.
STEP FOUR: Beat in the vanilla extract and then the cooled blueberry reduction.
PRO TIP:
Detailed piping is more suitable with a stiffer frosting. Keep frosted cakes and cupcakes chilled in the refrigerator to keep the frosting intact. If the frosting gets too warm, it will melt.
How To Serve
This homemade blueberry cream cheese frosting would be the perfect topper for all of your cupcakes and cakes.
Add it to our vanilla cupcakes, or gender reveal cupcakes for a colorful twist.
For two more delightful flavors of this creamy frosting, check out our recipes for strawberry cream cheese frosting or the original tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Storage
The frosting can be made ahead of time and added to your cake or cupcakes right before serving. Here’s how to store it in the meantime.
IN THE FRIDGE: Store creamy frosting in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze the frosting for up to 1 month.
BEFORE USE: After storing, bring the frosting to room temperature and then beat it with an electric mixer to use.
Not only do the bright colors create an eye-catching presentation, but the blend of tangy blueberries and rich cream cheese makes for a delightful taste experience. We are sure that however you use it, this blueberry cream cheese frosting will be sure to tantalize your taste buds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make this fluffy cream cheese frosting ahead of time?
This cream cheese blueberry frosting freezes really well and can be kept in the freezer for up to one month, ready to use when you are.
My frosting didn’t turn out as blue as I would like it to be; how can I fix this?
If you would like your frosting to be a deeper blue color, add a drop or two of blue food coloring for added color.
Can I use frozen blueberries in this frosting?
While fresh berries are best, you could also use frozen blueberries in this recipe. Add them to the saucepan right from the freezer.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
The tangy cream cheese mixed with the slightly tart blueberry flavor creates an unbeatable combination that will have your guests asking for seconds of this blueberry cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
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
Blueberry Reduction
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat.
- Use a potato masher to break down the blueberries, cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the blueberries have reduced to a thick jam-like paste.
- Remove cooked fruit from heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for faster cooling.
Frosting
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and then the cooled blueberry reduction.
Notes
- This is a softer-set frosting. It will work well for frosting cupcakes or cakes. A basic piping with open tip 1A or star tip 1M is shown here.
- We cook down the blueberries so that it packs a punch of color and flavor into the frosting without adding a bunch of water from the whole fruit.
- If you want to cool your mixture faster, you can transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature, so you don’t end up with lumps in your cream cheese mixture.
- Detailed piping is more suitable with a stiffer frosting. Keep frosted cakes and cupcakes chilled in the refrigerator to keep the frosting intact. If the frosting gets too warm, it will melt.
Nutrition
Calories: 956kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 107g | Vitamin A: 1974IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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