Looking to take your cupcakes, cakes, or cookies to the next level? Enter this Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting—a luscious swirl of sweet blueberries and tangy cream cheese that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
It’s smooth. It’s creamy. It’s naturally purple. And it tastes like a cheesecake and a blueberry pie had a baby. Whether you’re frosting vanilla cupcakes, lemon cake, or layering it into parfaits—this frosting is next-level magic.
Why You’ll Love This Frosting
- Real blueberry flavor—no artificial syrup or dyes
- Naturally colored with a gorgeous purple hue
- Rich and silky smooth with a cream cheese tang
- Pairs beautifully with vanilla, lemon, chocolate, or almond desserts
- Easy to make and holds its shape for piping
Ingredients – Simple and Fresh
For the Blueberry Compote:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (depending on desired consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tbsp blueberry compote (cooled)