Tea Time: Alexia Blackberry & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
What's a tea-time menu without a sweet & simple dessert? This Gourmet, Everyday™ recipe is the perfect afternoon snack, made with our Sweet Potato Waffle Cut Fries, blackberries, cheese, and a sprig of fresh mint.
Ingredients
- 1 package Alexia® Sweet Potato Waffle Cut Fries (15 oz)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Fresh Blackberries, finely chopped
- Pinch of Salt
- Hard Cheese of choice, cut into small triangles
- Fresh Mint Sprigs, for garnish
- Sweet Potato Waffle Fry, sliver cut off whole fry
Directions
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In a medium bowl, gently fold the chopped blackberries and a pinch of salt into the softened cream cheese.
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Mix until just combined, preserving the structure of the berries as much as possible.
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Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
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Prepare Alexia Sweet Potato Waffle Cut Fries according to package directions.
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Transfer the hot fries to a serving platter. Spoon the blackberry cream cheese over the fries.
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Top each portion with a small triangle of cheese. Add a small sliver of a sweet potato fry alongside the cheese for height and visual contrast, then finish with a tiny sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.