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Here in the Pacific Northwest, blackberries are abundant in August into September. Roadside stands, farmers markets and truck farms have crates of the sun-ripened, sweet berries for a short time, and they grow wild along the roadways, abandoned farmlands and anywhere routine maintenance is not carried out. Blackberries are my all time favorite berry, though varieties such as Marionberry and Boysenberries are available and grown commercially, they are not of the superior flavor of the wild old-blackberry. I use blackberries in many ways and you will want to check out all my recipes to get your blackberry fix, whether you prefer the newer cultured varieties or the old tried and true blackberries, you will enjoy the many ways of using them. Blackberries freeze well, make the best jam, pies and other desserts. Other berries and fruit can be substituted if you prefer.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
Berry Compote (warm or cold)
4 oz. soft cream cheese
Instructions:
Thaw and roll out the puff pastry. Cut in even strips about 3" X 4". Spread softened Cream Cheese on each strip. Fill one side with a spoon full of compote. Fold the other side on top. Crimp the edges with a fork or pastry crimper. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet for easy clean up. Cover with a damp cloth until time to bake. Brush beaten egg white or butter on top of each puff. Place cookie sheet in 400 degree oven until nicely browned (about 15 minutes). Remove and serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and drizzle of frosting. Serve warm or cold.
(Refer to my link for Blackberry compote recipe and Blackberry Cream Cheese spread)
Frosting:
1/2 Cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. French Vanilla liquid coffee creamer
1 tsp. Berry juice
Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Add all the ingredients, stirring until incorporated. Add a small amount of liquid as necessary until the frosting is thin and drips from the spoon. Drizzle on cooled Cheesecake bites.
For My Blackberry Compote recipe please refer to the link: http://justfowlingaround.weebly.com/sweets-treats-and-drinks/category/blackberry-compote
Form My Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread recipe, please refer to the link: http://justfowlingaround.weebly.com/sweets-treats-and-drinks/category/blackberry-cream-cheese
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