Servings: 8
Strawberry Cream Cheese Recipe
This fresh strawberry cream cheese is sweet, creamy and made with real strawberries for a bright spread that’s perfect for bagels and toast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 3 tablespoons sugar divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the hulled and quartered 1 cup fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of the sugar, allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Turn the mixture out onto a paper towel lined plate. Pat dry, as best as you can.
- Transfer the dried strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and softened 8 ounces cream cheese to a large food processor. Blend until fairly smooth. Some smaller bits of strawberry will remain.
- Transfer to a container with a lid, cover and chill for 30-60 minutes before using to come back to a more spreadable consistency.
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Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Because it contains dairy and fresh herbs, it should stay chilled until you are ready to use it.
Freezing: Freezing is not ideal for the best texture. Cream cheese spreads can sometimes become grainy or separate slightly after thawing, especially once mixed with other ingredients.
If you do freeze it, store it in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 1 month and thaw it in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving. The flavor should still be fine, but the texture may be less smooth than fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 65mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 383IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 0.1mg