Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy blueberries and creamy cream cheese with this luscious Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or even spreading on toast!
Ingredients
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Blueberry Puree:
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Puree: In a saucepan, cook blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar until thickened. Strain to remove skins and seeds. Let cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add blueberry puree, vanilla, and powdered sugar gradually. Mix until fluffy. Add salt.
- Chill: If needed, chill slightly before using to firm up the texture.
Notes
- This frosting pairs well with vanilla, lemon, or almond cakes.
- For a stronger blueberry flavor, reduce the puree before adding.
- Keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
