Strawberry Cream Cheese Shmear Food

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SHMEAR

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree 1/2 cup of the diced strawberries. Add cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon and pulse until smooth. Add remaining strawberries and gently mix in with a spoon. Store in airtight container, chilled.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SNACKS

Steps:

• Slice strawberries in half and place in bowl.
• Spread cream cheese onto crackers.
• Put brown sugar into small bowl or plate. Press cut side of each strawberry into the brown sugar, then press each slice lightly onto cream cheese coated crackers.
• Enjoy!

BUTTERY STRAWBERRY SHMEAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a blender and blend until pureed. Measure out 3 tablespoons strawberry puree and set aside. Save the rest, if any, for another use.
• Combine butter, Neufchatel cheese, and sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth. Add strawberry puree and blend until fully incorporated.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• With electric mixer cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.
• In separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend flour mixture with butter mixture just until blended. Add half 'n half and only stir just to blend -- do not overstir!
• Drain strawberries and blot dry. Carefully just fold in strawberries and nuts. Dough mixture will be thick.
• Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Let bread mellow for one day and then serve.