Description
A luscious and vibrant frosting with a creamy texture and a blend of sweet-tart blueberries, perfect for elevating any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine blueberries and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, mashing the berries until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Allow the blueberry mixture to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, then gradually beat in powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Add the cooled blueberry reduction to the frosting and beat until fully combined, creating a beautiful lavender hue.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg