Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes
If you are looking for a delicious summertime treat, our blueberry cream cheese cupcakes are exactly what you need. This recipe is light, refreshing, and the perfect balance between tartness and sweetness you have to try to believe.
Cupcakes are a great option for a picnic, BBQ, party, or family get-together. They are easy to make, and portable and you don’t need cutlery or plates to eat them. You can easily mingle while you enjoy one of these amazing blueberry cupcakes.
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Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love a summer party as much as we love cupcakes. We rarely plan a party that doesn’t include these single-serve treats. I think our guests appreciate not being bogged down with paper plates and forks while relaxing and interacting with everyone.
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If you are a home baker who may be new to baking, this is a great summer cupcake recipe for you to start with. Virtually all the ingredients you need will be in your pantry or fridge. We don’t use any out-of-the-ordinary supplies for this recipe. It cannot get any easier than that!
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Why These Cream Cheese Cupcakes Are The Perfect Dessert
You can make them all year round. Fresh blueberries are in season from May to August, depending on where you live. If you want to make them out of season, frozen fruit will work as well.
They are easy to make. I think cupcakes made with fresh ingredients can sometimes intimidate a home baker. We make that fear non-existent with this fun and flavorful recipe.
They are bursting with flavor. Don’t you love the balance between the sweetness of a blueberry and the tanginess of cream cheese? We use the cream cheese and blueberries on the frosting giving you both flavors in one part of the recipe.
They are gorgeous! When your guests, family, and friends see these beautiful cupcakes, they will not be able to resist reaching for one…or two!
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Tips for Making Cream Cheese Cupcakes
- We prefer fresh egg whites, but you can also use the egg whites you find in a carton.
- If you are cooking more than one cupcake pan at a time, rotate the pans and switch racks halfway through the cooking time. This will provide an even exposure and will prevent over-browning of the edges.
- If you stop the mixer and scrape the sides occasionally when mixing the batter, this will ensure all the ingredients get mixed in properly.
- For a truly moist cupcake, substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for milk in the recipe.
Ingredients for Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Below are the ingredients we used for the cream cheese cupcakes and blueberry cream cheese frosting. Before you head to the store, check your pantry and fridge for ingredients. For information about getting an even bake on your cupcakes, read the tips section above.
- Sugar
- Unsalted butter softened
- Egg whites
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
How to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Each step for this recipe is detailed below to make it easier. Keep this page open while you are creating your cupcakes. If you would rather have a printable recipe, scroll down and select the print button.
Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to a mixing bowl, and whisk. Set aside.
Combine the softened butter and sugar. Using an electric hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well combined.
Add in the egg whites, milk, vanilla, and oil. Thoroughly mix the ingredients
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Stir on low speed for about a minute. Continue to mix on medium speed for about another minute until the mixture is well combined.
Fill each cupcake cavity until about â…” full. You should get approximately 30 regular-sized cupcakes from this recipe.
Bake for approximately 16-18 minutes or until slightly golden brown and the middle of each cupcake is set. Allow them to cool to the touch before decorating.
Ingredients for Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Unsalted butter softened
- Cream cheese softened
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Milk
- Powdered sugar
- Blueberries
How to Make Blueberry Frosting (with Real Blueberries)
Follow the easy steps below to whip up a batch of delicious blueberry cream cheese buttercream. This is such a wonderful flavor combination, I hope you love it as much as we do!
In the bowl of a stand or hand-held electric mixer, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Add in the salt, vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until most of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
Increase speed to medium for about a minute, or until the mixture becomes smooth and forms stiff peaks.
Add in your blueberries. If the mixture is not stiff enough to decorate, add more powdered sugar.
Once the flavor and consistency of the frosting are achieved, transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. You may also use a Ziploc bag with a hole cut in the corner as well.
Once the cupcakes are cool to the touch, they are ready to decorate. In a spiral movement, slowly squeeze the bag to pipe the frosting. Start at the outside edge and then move to the middle to create a cone or mountain shape. Continue until all the cupcakes are decorated. Decorate the top of the cupcakes with a few additional blueberries. Enjoy!
Notes for Making Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Fresh blueberries are preferred, but frozen can be used as well. If using frozen, drain before using.
- The more blueberries you add, the more flavor and coloring your frosting will have. Start with a cup and go from there based on your flavor preferences.
- Having your butter and cream cheese soften at room temperature before using, you will get a much smoother frosting. Never use melted butter as it can break your frosting.
- We prefer to use a pastry bag to pipe the frosting. Our go-to frosting tip is either a wide star or round tip. You can purchase either reusable or single-use bags online, or at your local hobby/craft store.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes
These blueberry cream cheese cupcakes are a little bit tangy and a little bit sweet. They are the perfect treat for your summer picnic, BBQ, block party or family meal. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries and will still get a cupcake that is packed full of fresh flavor. Even the homemade blueberry buttercream frosting has fresh blueberries in it. Grab the kids and bring them into the kitchen for some fun to help make this delectable dessert.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 â…” cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (one stick)
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ÂĽ cups cold milk (whole milk preferred)
- ÂĽ cup vegetable oil
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup blueberries
- Additional blueberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to a mixing bowl, and whisk. Set aside.
- Combine the softened butter and sugar. Using an electric hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well combined.
- Add in the egg whites, milk, vanilla, and oil. Thoroughly mix the ingredients
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Stir on low speed for about a minute. Continue to mix on medium speed for about another minute until the mixture is well combined.
- Fill each cupcake cavity until about ⅔ full. Should get approximately 30 regular-sized cupcakes.
- Bake for approximately 16-18 minutes or until slightly golden brown and the middle of each cupcake is set. Allow them to cool to the touch before decorating.
For the Frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the salt, vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until most of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
- Increase speed to medium for about a minute, or until the mixture becomes smooth and forms stiff peaks.
- Add in your blueberries. If the mixture is not stiff enough to decorate, add more powdered sugar.
- Once the flavor and consistency of the frosting are achieved, transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. You may also use a Ziploc bag with a hole cut in the tip as well.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 0gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
