Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 c granulated sugar; 1 lemon zest, grated; 1/2 pt blackberries

By Olivia Russell
@lifebyolivia

I love recipes that look fancy but really are simple. This blackberry cream cheese spread is just that - quick and delicious! It makes a great hostess gift whether you're attending a holiday brunch or wine soiree with a few girlfriends. As an appetizer, this blackberry cream cheese spread is amazingly good. Serve it on crostini or crackers with a glass of red zinfandel, or even french toast for breakfast. It’s a super fast appetizer! Set some honey nearby and let guests drizzle a little honey on top for some extra sweetness. It looks so elegant but takes only minutes.

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This is easy to prepare but will impress your family and friends. It has citrus undertones from the lemon zest and is slightly sweet. The berries add a nice blackberry flavor and color. We loved this spread on toast, but it is very versatile. Smear it on warm pancakes, biscuits, bagels or a croissant. And, it can easily be made ahead and set out on a breakfast table for everyone to enjoy. Super yummy! The Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

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8 oz

cream cheese
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/8 c

granulated sugar
1

lemon zest, grated
1/2 pt

blackberries

How to Make Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread

Step-by-Step

In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until soft and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, sugar and lemon zest.
Slightly crush some of the blackberries to create a little sauce. Doing this will give the cream cheese a delightful purple colour.
Remove the bowl and gently fold in the blackberries.
Store in mason jars for 1-2 weeks.