Description
Elevate your desserts with this delightful Blackberry Frosting Recipe, a perfect blend of fresh blackberries and zesty lemon juice. This creamy frosting adds a burst of fruity flavor to cakes, cupcakes, and more, making it an ideal choice for any occasion from celebrations to casual get-togethers. With its vibrant color and smooth texture, it is sure to impress your guests while being easy to make with simple ingredients. Whether you’re frosting cupcakes or using it as a dip for fruits, this frosting is versatile and made with natural ingredients, ensuring a healthier sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Cook the blackberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 20 minutes until thickened into a puree.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer or blend in a food processor until smooth. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with the cooled blackberry puree until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on medium-high speed until well incorporated.
- Stir in milk or cream and vanilla extract. Adjust consistency as needed by adding more milk or cream.
- Frost cooled desserts as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg