Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful frosting that combines blueberries and cream cheese for a creamy, colorful topping perfect for any cake or cupcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Puree the fresh blueberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the blueberry puree and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- If needed, add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost your cakes or cupcakes, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened for a smooth blend; consider adding lemon zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg