Blueberry Cheesecake Twinkies Shortcake Recipes

FANTASTIC TWINKIE REFRIGERATOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

Steps:

• Prepare a 13 x 9-inch pan.
• Mix the strawberry slices with the glaze; chill until ready to use.
• Place the whole twinkies into the bottom of the pan, pressing down slightly (do not slice the twinkies leave in one piece).
• In a bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat softened cream cheese with condensed milk until smooth.
• Fold in the 8-ounce container using a spatula until combined.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture over the twinkies.
• Spoon the berries over the cream cheese mixture.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
• *NOTE* for a thinner twinkie crust use 8 twinkies and slice in half lengthwise, spread into bottom of the pan.

TWINKIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Spray bundt pan with cooking spray. Press split Twinkies (cake side next to pan) into bundt pan.
• Make cheesecake according to mix (do not use crumbs). Beat Cool Whip and cream cheese in a separate bowl, then fold into the cheesecake filling.
• Pour in the middle of the Twinkies.
• Chill until set; unmold and add cherry pie filling in center.

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS (SHORTBREAD CRUST)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut butter into 1/2 inch cubes. In a food processor, add cubed butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
• Process until mixture forms small lumps.
• Sprinkle into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan, pressing down with spatula to form crust.
• Bake in the middle of oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• In a bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth then add eggs, white sugar and vanilla.
• Evenly spread preserves over hot shortbread for traditional look then cover with cheesecake mixture. For a more stable bar, mix preserves into batter.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours ( good luck with that step).

BLUEBERRY SHORTBREAD CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture begins to form small lumps; press into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven's heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until soft and creamy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, until smooth. Gradually stir in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.
• Bake until firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Meanwhile, make the topping by combining the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened. Allow mixture to cool.
• Pour the cooled blueberry mixture over top of the cream cheese layer. Chill assembled cheesecake in refrigerator overnight.