Blueberry Cheesecake Frosting

Dolce Flav

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Dolce Flav

Servings

12

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

This Blueberry Cheesecake Frosting is creamy, tangy, and bursting with blueberry flavor, making it a perfect topping for cupcakes, cakes, or cookies. Combining cream cheese with blueberry extract or blueberry puree, it delivers a rich, bakery-style frosting with a light purple hue and smooth, pipeable texture. Quick to prepare and versatile, this frosting complements vanilla, lemon, or blueberry-flavored desserts, giving a professional finish and indulgent taste to any treat.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tablespoons blueberry puree or blueberry extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Optional: purple gel food coloring for a more vibrant hue

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Directions

Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed at first, then medium until fluffy.
Add Flavoring: Mix in blueberry puree or blueberry extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust flavor to taste.
Adjust Consistency: Add additional powdered sugar or 1 tablespoon of milk if needed to achieve a smooth, pipeable consistency.
Add Color: Incorporate purple gel food coloring for a vibrant, bakery-style appearance if desired.
Frost Desserts: Use immediately to frost cooled cupcakes, cakes, or cookies. Chill briefly for firmer piping if needed.

Recipe Note

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Name: Blueberry Cheesecake Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2–3 tablespoons blueberry puree or blueberry extract; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); Pinch of salt; Optional: purple gel food coloring for a more vibrant hue

1. Can I make this frosting ahead of time?

Yes — store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Re-whip before using.

2. Can I freeze this frosting?

Yes — freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and re-whip before frosting.

3. Can I adjust sweetness?

Yes — reduce powdered sugar slightly or add more blueberry puree for a less sweet, tangier flavor.

4. Can I make it vegan?

Yes — use vegan cream cheese, plant-based butter, and non-dairy milk. Texture may be slightly softer.

5. Can I pipe this frosting?

Yes — it holds shape well for swirls, rosettes, and other decorative designs.

6. Can I fold in mix-ins?

Yes — fold in fresh blueberries, white chocolate chips, or sprinkles for extra texture.

7. How do I make it more blueberry-forward?

Increase blueberry extract or use a small amount of concentrated blueberry puree.

8. Can this frosting be used as a cake filling?

Yes — it’s stable enough for layered cakes and cupcakes.

9. Can I color it naturally?

Yes — blueberry puree will naturally give a purple tint, or add a touch of purple gel coloring for more vibrancy.

10. How should I store frosted desserts?

Store in the fridge for up to 3–5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.