Sauces and Dressings

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE

Makes 1-1/2 cups

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE

Makes 1-1/2 cups

Flavored cream cheese options are endless.

This one’s versatile and not too sweet.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 111 (77% from fat)
carb. 5g
pro. 2g
fat 10gsat. fat 5g
chol. 31mg
sod. 92mg
calc. 29mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces (about 4¼ cups) freshblueberries
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and softened

Preparation

  1. Put blueberries, sugar and lemon juice into a small saucepan and cook over low heat until blueberries are mostly broken down and mixture has thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. Put softened cream cheese pieces and cooled blueberry mixture into the small work bowl fitted with the small chopping blade. Pulse to break up cream cheese and mix in blueberry mixture, about 8 to 10 times.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.