Easy Mascarpone Frosting Recipe and Blueberry Cupcakes

If you are looking for a light and refreshing summer dessert, this mascarpone frosting recipe and blueberry cupcakes are everything you dreamed of and more! And the best part is how easy this recipe is to make. That gives it a double thumbs up in our book.

Some of you may not have heard of mascarpone frosting and that’s ok. It is no more difficult to use in a frosting recipe as your cream cheese. It will give you a rich and creamy frosting that you won’t believe.

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Easy Mascarpone Frosting Recipe

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we consider ourselves connoisseurs of cupcakes. Not only have we made several recipes over the years, but we also have one of the internet’s most popular vanilla cupcake recipes. As a matter of fact, you will be using that very recipe as a base for these blueberry cupcakes.

If you haven’t used it before, mascarpone is an amazing substitute for cream cheese. It is an Italian cheese that a classic tiramisu is made with. Where cream cheese has 33% fat content, mascarpone has between 60%-75%. You can imagine how rich, thick, and velvety this frosting is by the milk fat content alone!

If you need time to gather your supplies, bookmark this page to make it easier when you are ready to create your blueberry cupcakes and mascarpone frosting.

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Why Mascarpone Frosting is Great for Cupcakes

Because mascarpone is thicker than cream cheese, when paired with heavy whipping cream, it holds its shape better than buttercream frosting. You can keep the frosted cupcakes on the counter for two hours before refrigerating.

I love the sweet, buttery, and creamy taste compared to cream cheese. I know plenty of people like the tanginess of cream cheese, but the subtly sweet flavor of mascarpone cheese cannot be beaten!

The nice thick texture and less tangy flavor of mascarpone make it perfect for sweet and savory dishes. If you are making something savory like a shepherd’s pie, mascarpone is an amazing addition to the potatoes.

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Tips for Making Mascarpone Frosting

• If you are unsure where to find mascarpone cheese, it depends on where your grocery store carries it. Some stores carry it where you find the cream cheese, while others keep it in the deli or in the cheese section. If you aren’t sure, just ask a store employee for help.
• When using your mascarpone cheese in the mixing process, be sure to use high-fat cheese and cold heavy whipping cream. Just be sure to beat the mixture just until stiff peaks form. Overmixing can lead to a runny frosting.
• If you aren’t sure about using mascarpone cheese rather than cream cheese, let us convince you! The mascarpone is higher in fat, so it makes a richer and creamier frosting.
• The difference in taste between cream cheese and mascarpone cheese is mainly that cream cheese is tangier than mascarpone. It is also richer, made with whole cream rather than milk.
• If you taste your frosting and you feel it needs a little something extra, you may want to add a pinch of salt or a bit of lemon juice.
• If your mascarpone frosting has a grainy feel, you may have slightly broken it by having the fat and cream separate from the liquid. To remedy this, just add more cold whipping cream and beat until smooth.

Ingredients for Mascarpone Frosting and Blueberry Cupcakes

Below are the ingredients I used for these recipes. Before you head out to the store, check your pantry and fridge. For information about the difference between mascarpone cheese and cream cheese, read the tips section above.

• A Lazy Girl’s Easy Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
• 1 1/4 cups blueberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• Mascarpone cheese
• Powder sugar
• Heavy cream
• Whole milk
• Strawberries for garnish

How to Make Blueberry Cupcakes

Each step for this recipe is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Just keep this page open while you are making the mascarpone frosting recipe and blueberry cupcakes. If you would rather have a printable recipe, scroll down and select the print button.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add cupcake liners to two 12-serving cupcake pans and set aside.

First, make our Lazy Girl’s Vanilla Cupcake Recipe, but STOP at Step 4. Next, make the blueberry puree by adding blueberries, water, and sugar to a small saucepan.

Bring the blueberry mixture to a boil, stirring regularly. When the blueberries have popped and thickened, or about 5-8 minutes, remove them from the heat. Cool the blueberry puree mixture completely.

Add the cooled blueberry puree to the cupcake batter. Fold the puree in gently until fully incorporated.

Add the batter to each cavity until 2/3 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

How to Make Mascarpone Frosting

Add the mascarpone cheese, milk, heavy cream, and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Using an electric hand or stand mixer, beat on high for 3-5 minutes or until the consistency is smooth and small peaks form.

Load your piping bag with the mascarpone frosting.

Frost the blueberry cupcakes.

Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry. Enjoy your delicious blueberry cupcakes with easy marscapone frosting!

Notes for Making Blueberry Cupcakes

• For this blueberry cupcake recipe, you can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Just remember to add additional cooking time for the frozen blueberries.
• If you are short on time, you can use canned blueberry pie filling as a substitute for the blueberry puree.
• These unfrosted cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container on the counter in a cool area away from the sun for up to 3 days. You can store them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• If your flour is lumpy, sift before using it for a smoother batter. If you don’t, you may have clumps of unbaked flour in your cupcakes.

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