Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy and sweet with our Blueberry Cream Cheese Recipes. Ideal for a nutritious spread or dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar (adjust based on your preference)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberries: First, wash the blueberries thoroughly. Then, in a small saucepan, cook the blueberries over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of water to prevent sticking and mash the berries slightly as they begin to burst. This process should take about 5-7 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
- Mix Ingredients: Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with honey (or sugar) and a pinch of salt. Mix these until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine: Once the blueberry mixture has cooled, fold it into the cream cheese mixture. For a smoother texture, you can blend the two using a mixer or food processor.
- Chill: Transfer the blueberry cream cheese into a container and refrigerate it for at least an hour. This step allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Finally, your homemade blueberry cream cheese is ready to enjoy! Spread it on bagels, toast, or crackers. It also makes a fantastic filling for pastries or a topping for pancakes and waffles.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a teaspoon of lemon zest or vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- If you prefer a sweeter spread, adjust the amount of honey or sugar to taste.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available. Just let them thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
Keywords: blueberry cream cheese recipe, healthy breakfast spread, blueberry cheese dip, vegetarian snack, homemade cream cheese
