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Delicious blueberry frosting made with fresh blueberries for vibrant color and flavor

Blueberry Frosting

A bright, fruity frosting that elevates any dessert, made from butter, blueberries, and a hint of lemon juice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the frosting base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened This matters for a smooth texture
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Also called icing sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons Blueberry reduction Made from fresh or frozen blueberries simmered with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Just a little to wake up the berry flavor
  • a pinch Salt Yes, even in sweet frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy cream or milk Only if needed to loosen the texture

Method
 

Preparation of Blueberry Reduction
  1. Add your blueberries to a small saucepan with a tiny splash of water (1-2 teaspoons) to get things moving. Cook on medium heat and stir as they burst.
  2. Once it looks juicy, add a squeeze of lemon juice. Keep simmering until it reduces into a thicker, jammy sauce for 8 to 12 minutes.
  3. Strain if desired for super smooth frosting. Let it cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and lighter in color.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar in batches to avoid a sugar cloud.
  3. Once the mixture is fluffy, add the cooled blueberry reduction and beat again, scraping down the bowl.
  4. Taste to adjust flavor, adding more blueberry reduction or powdered sugar as needed.
Final Adjustments
  1. Add a pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla extract if desired.
  2. If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of cream or milk. If it's too thin, chill for 10 minutes or add more sugar.

Notes

Cool the blueberry reduction fully before adding to butter. Reducing the berries concentrates flavor and color. Start with a small amount of blueberry reduction and adjust according to taste.