Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting with a burst of fruity flavor and creamy texture that elevates any baked treat to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Mixture:
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blueberry Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook until berries burst and mixture thickens. Mash or blend for desired consistency. Let cool.
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, and cooled blueberry mixture. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Chill if needed.
- Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
- This frosting complements lemon, vanilla, or almond cakes perfectly.
- For a deeper blueberry hue, add natural food coloring or reduce the blueberry mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop + No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg