Blueberry Cream Cheese Wreath

Disclaimer: Unlike most festive wreaths that are hung on doors as decoration, this Blueberry Cream Cheese Wreath is a yummilicious, ambrosial dessert that is perfect for parties, holidays & celebrations (though why someone would want to wait for a special occasions to dig into its sweet, succulent goodness is beyond me!). But if you still choose to, you can try hanging it on your door - do let me know how that turns out ;) Also, you will be forgiven for mistaking this Blueberry Cream Cheese Wreath as a gateway to foodie heaven, it is the undisputed destination with every bite.

"Don't play with your food" must be the most oft-repeated dinner table command issued by moms all over the globe to their frisky kids - God knows that I have heard my share of "don'ts" in my childhood days. But its funny how the same quote takes an entirely different meaning in the confines of one's kitchen. I LOVE to play with my food there, & discover new yummilicious recipes ... oh yes, I sure do! :) So when I discovered some cream cheese & fresh blueberries (oh summer, I love you & the plethora of fruits & berries you bring) pining away in my fridge, I knew that I just had to turn it into a delectable dessert that would overflow with nectarous wholesomeness & overwhelm its eater with its divine, luscious, lip-smacking oomph. So, voila! World, I hereby present to you the magnificent Blueberry Cream Cheese Wreath to be relished by posterity till eternity. The succulent berries release their juices as you bite into the dish, blending their zesty tanginess with the sweet, velvety butteriness of the cream cheese to create a sweet-tangy tango that will wow your senses & your guests. Did I tell you it's so quick & easy-to-make....ssssssh don't anyone it's a secret ;) Ready to take a heavenly bite? :)

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE WREATH

Makes : 8 Pcs 

Ingredients:

1 can Crescent Rolls

1/3 cup Cream Cheese

1/3 cup granulated sugar or to taste; see tip 1

1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 1/4 cup fresh Blueberries

Fresh Blueberries for decorating, optional

1 tbsp Powdered Sugar / Confectioner's sugar for dusting, optional

How to make Blueberry Cream Cheese Wreath

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine cream cheese, sugar & vanilla extract in a bowl.
3. Unroll the crescent rolls & separate them into 8 triangles as per the marked perforations.
4. On a round baking pan, arrange the triangles in a wreath shape with shortest side of the triangle towards the center & overlapping each other & about 2 inches of pointed end of each triangle hanging over the baking pan. After arranging the triangles in a wreath shape, remember you will be left with an empty circle of about 2-3 inches in the center of the baking pan.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture on to the crescent rolls (non-hanging part). Spread the blueberries on top of the cream cheese.
6. Pull the pointed ends of each triangle over the filling & tuck under the dough.
7. Bake in the oven for 15-16 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
8. Just before serving, arrange blueberries around the rim of the baking pan & in the center of the wreath. Sprinkle confectioner's sugar over the blueberries. Serve.

TIPS:

1. Adjust the sugar quantity as per the tartness of your blueberries and/or as per your taste.
2. Last step is optional. Feel free to arrange any way you wish. You may apply vanilla glaze over the crescents or just sprinkle confectioner's sugar over them.