This Blackcurrant Mascarpone Frosting is so fresh in taste, thick, and dreamy, with the most gorgeous natural berry-pink color. It makes the perfect filling for a sponge cake, a surprise center for cupcakes, or even piped beautifully on top. The flavor is bright and tangy yet creamy and smooth — a perfect balance.

It’s made with plenty of blackcurrants, because unlike blueberries, blackcurrants are a little more stubborn and don’t release much juice. That means you need more berries up front, but what you get in return is a concentrated blackcurrant puree with the most vibrant color and flavor. Whipped together with mascarpone and cream, it turns into a frosting that’s rich, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible.

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