Cheesy Blueberry Halwa

// Cheesy blueberry halwa is prepared with semolina, blueberry, coconut, and cream cheese. This recipe is a little twist to regular suji halwa.



Halwa is an Indian dessert recipe made with clarified butter, flours, fruits, nuts, and lentils; which has the consistency like a thick pudding. Cheesy blueberry halwa is prepared with semolina, blueberry, coconut, and cream cheese.

This recipe is a little twist to regular suji halwa.

a plate of cheesy blueberry halwa on a table with a blue place mat

What is Cheesy Blueberry Halwa?

Halwa is an Indian dessert recipe made with clarified butter, flours, fruits, nuts, and lentils; which has the consistency like a thick pudding. Cheesy blueberry halwa is prepared with semolina, blueberry, coconut, and cream cheese.

This recipe is a little twist to regular suji halwa. Adding blueberries gives a nice purple color and gorgeous flavor, and adding milk and cheese gives it a nice rich and creamy texture.

This recipe is well served hot, but it tastes wonderful even if it is served at the room temperature. Cheesy blueberry halwa is a must try recipe for all dessert lovers J

If you like this dessert then you would definitely like to try this dessert Bread Malai Roll, and dry fruits modak.

a plate with a cheesy blueberry halwa and apple slices on it

Let’s learn to make cheesey blueberry halwa in easy to understand quick steps.

several pans of cheesy blueberry halwa are being prepared in a kitchen

Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a pan. Add semolina to it, and roast on low heat till it turns golden brown. Now add desiccated coconut and sauté for 2 minutes.Add hot milk, and pureed blueberries.Let it cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

After that, add cream cheese and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir continuously to prevent any lumps.Cook for 3-4 minutes or halwa dries. Remove cheesy blueberry halwa from heat. Garnish with cashew nuts and desiccated coconut. Serve hot. Enjoy!

a plate with a cheesy blueberry halwa topped with cashews and apple pieces on it

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Cheesy Blueberry Halwa [Recipe]

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Cheesy blueberry halwa is prepared with semolina, blueberry, coconut, and cream cheese. This recipe is a little twist to regular suji halwa.
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Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
22 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Desserts Indian 4
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
280 calories 1 Serving

INGREDIENTS

Cheesy Blueberry Halwa:
  • 1/2 cup semolina (rava/suji)
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 cups hot milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cream cheese cheese
  • 5 tablespoons sugar, or as per taste
  • 1 cup pureed blueberries
  • 4 tablespoons nuts, chopped (cashew nuts, almonds, and pistachios)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (elaichi powder)

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Cheesy Blueberry Halwa:
  1. Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a pan. Add semolina to it, and roast on low heat till it turns golden brown.
  2. Now add desiccated coconut and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add hot milk, and pureed blueberries.
  4. Let it cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. After that, add cream cheese and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes.
  6. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir continuously to prevent any lumps.
  7. Cook for 3-4 minutes or halwa dries.
  8. Remove cheesy blueberry halwa from heat.
  9. Garnish with cashew nuts and desiccated coconut. Serve hot or warm. Enjoy!

NOTES:

  1. To make the blueberry puree, simply add blueberries to a blender jar and blend until pureed.
  2. You can use both fresh and frozen blueberries for this halwa recipe.


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