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Blueberry Pie Cupcakes Recipe

Mini cupcakes filled with sweet blueberry filling, topped with blueberry swirl frosting, and garnished with a cute pie-inspired topper. Perfect for any special occasion!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

For the Blueberry Swirl Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp blueberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: blue and purple food coloring

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Mini pie crust cutouts or tiny cookies
 

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding flour and milk. Divide batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Blueberry Filling: Simmer blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
  3. Make the Blueberry Swirl Frosting: Cream butter, gradually add powdered sugar, then add vanilla and blueberry puree. Add food coloring if desired.
  4. Assemble the Cupcakes: Core each cupcake, fill with blueberry filling, pipe frosting on top, and garnish with a mini pie crust or cookie.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries; both work well.
  • Frost the cupcakes right before serving for the best look.
  • Adjust food coloring based on your preferred shade.
  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes