Blueberry Cheese Spread Recipes

BLUEBERRY SPREAD

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
• Remove blueberries from heat and stir in gelatin and sugar. Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Cool and store in the refrigerator.

BLUEBERRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Lightly mash fresh blueberries with a fork before, then combine ingredients. You may add honey to taste, if desired.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• Mash cream cheese until soft and creamy. Gradually beat in sour cream, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla and flour. Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Pour mixture into crumb-lined pan. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for 1 hour or until firm to the touch.
• Cool and then remove cake from pan by loosening edges with a knife. Place frozen blueberries on top of cake. Melt jelly and spoon over blueberries to glaze. Chill until ready to serve.

BERRY BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• If using dried berries, place in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
• Let them sit for once minute, drain and set aside.
• If using frozen berries, thaw out and drain off moisture.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until nearly smooth.
• Stir in berries, garlic and green onions, until just combined.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• To serve, sprinkle with pecans and serve with crackers.

PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix milk and vinegar in medium bowl; let stand 2 min. Whisk in egg.
• Combine next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add milk mixture and butter; mix well.
• Ladle batter onto hot griddle or into hot skillet sprayed with cooking spray, using 2 Tbsp. batter for each pancake; cook until bubbles form on tops, then turn to brown other sides. (You should have 16 pancakes.)
• Stack 3 pancakes on each of 4 serving plates, spreading 2 tsp. cream cheese spread between each layer. Cover with remaining pancakes; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.