Description
A luscious Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting combining a rich cream cheese buttercream with a sweet, tangy homemade blueberry reduction, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Reduction
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Reduction: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat and use a potato masher to crush the berries. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Cool the Blueberry Reduction: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the blueberry mixture to cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate to chill faster before using in the frosting.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Incorporate the vanilla extract into the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating continuously to achieve a thick, fluffy frosting with no lumps.
- Incorporate Blueberry Reduction: Once the blueberry reduction has cooled, beat it into the frosting mixture until evenly combined, creating a beautifully swirled blueberry cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother frosting.
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor; frozen blueberries can be substituted but may require adjusting the cooking time.
- The frosting keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- This frosting is perfect for vanilla, lemon, or blueberry cakes and cupcakes.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry frosting, cream cheese frosting, blueberry cream cheese frosting, dessert frosting, homemade frosting, cake frosting, blueberry reduction
