5 from 129 votes
Blueberry Cream Cheese
This Blueberry Cream Cheese is a blend of homemade blueberry jam cooked with lemon juice combined with smooth cream cheese and vanilla extract. The mixture whips into a vibrant, creamy spread which can be sweetened optionally. It offers a fresh berry flavor with a tangy balance from the cream cheese and lemon, ideal as a spread for bagels, toast, or as a dessert topping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
65 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen, 150g
- ½ cup cream cheese 120g
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice 8ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4ml
Optional Add-in
- 1-2 tbsp powdered sweetener or honey/maple syrup
Instructions
- Put the blueberries and lemon juice in a small pot. Cook them on the stovetop over medium heat. Once the mixture starts to bubble and the blueberries soften, mash them with a potato masher or with a fork.
- Continue cooking over low heat until the blueberry liquid evaporates and the mixture turns into a jam. This takes around 7-10 minutes. Stir regularly towards the end so the sauce does not burn. Take off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Put the cream cheese and the vanilla extract into the food processor or in a large mixing bowl ***see notes. Add the blueberry jam on top and whip or blend the mixture until it is smooth and has a bright blue colour. Taste and decide if you need to add additional sweetness.
- Cool the blueberry cream cheese in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Notes
- This recipe produces about 200 grams or 7 ounces of spread, enough for six servings of two tablespoons each.
- You can adjust sweetness by adding powdered sweetener for a low-carb option or honey/maple syrup for traditional sweetening.
- For smoother blending, mix cream cheese with the warm blueberry jam using a food processor or electric mixer; mixing while warm softens the cream cheese.
- Store the spread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
33g
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Total Carbohydrates
4.4g
(1%)
Protein
1.6g
(3%)
Fat
5.7g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3.6g
(18%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 33g | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.6g | 3% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6g | 18% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.