Grilled Cheese Gets a Blueberry Twist With This 25-Minute Recipe: So Rich, Gooey and Sweet

Blueberry grilled cheese may sound odd because this classic sandwich is typically savory. But, we promise it's delicious and could even rival any grilled cheese you’ve had previously. This cheesy sandwich gets a sweet twist thanks to fresh blueberries, which become soft and juicy when cooked inside of the sandwich. It's a nice way to indulge your sweet tooth and takes 25 minutes to cook. Here's how to transform this beloved sandwich into a dessert delight that's full of sugary and tart goodness!

The ingredients in blueberry grilled cheese

The core ingredients in this sandwich include blueberries, cheese, bread such as fluffy brioche and butter. One half of the sandwich is filled with the cheese and fruit before it's enclosed with another bread slice and toasted in a pan or griddle. Once the cheese is melted, the sandwich is dusted with powdered sugar and served. Fresh blueberries work best for this sandwich as they're plump and naturally sweet. But, you can use frozen blueberries in a pinch — just be sure to avoid thawing them so the sandwich isn't too liquidy.

What cheese goes well with blueberries?

It's no secret that cheese and fruit are a match made in flavor heaven. So, when making a blueberry grilled cheese it's worth pairing the berries with a cheese like Brie. This cheese is creamy and buttery, which perfectly contrasts the fruit's tartness. It also melts well to produce a grilled cheese that's gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

A mouthwatering blueberry grilled cheese recipe

This Blueberry Grilled Cheese recipe comes from the Blackstone Cooking YouTube Channel. It starts by cooking the blueberries with sugar and lemon juice to bring out the fruit's sweetness. Then, the cooked blueberries, cheese and bread are assembled into a sandwich as it cooks on the Blackstone griddle. If you don't have this outdoor cooking surface, a regular griddle or skillet works fine too. Ultimately, this dessert grilled cheese will quickly become one of your favorites to enjoy when your sweet cravings strike. (Try these Blackstone griddle recipes for ways to use this cooking tool.)

Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• ? cup fresh blueberries

• 2 Tbs. sugar

• ? lemon, juiced 

• 2 slices brioche bread 

• 8 oz. brie cheese, rind removed and sliced 

• Generous knob of unsalted butter

• Powdered sugar (for serving)

Directions:

• Yield: 1 serving

1. Heat griddle to medium-low heat.

2. Place blueberries onto the griddle and allow them to heat 20 to 30 seconds before sprinkling sugar and lemon juice over them. Cook until fruit is soften and syrup, around 3 to 5 minutes. Remove griddle and transfer to bowl. Set aside. 

3. Melt 1 Tbs. butter on griddle and place brioche on surface. Toast on first side, around 2 to 3 minutes, before flipping.

4. While underside is toasting, place slice of brie onto 1 slice of bread. Add a spoonful of blueberry mixture before laying another slice of brie onto sandwich. Complete by topping with other toasted bread slice, toasted side down, to form grilled cheese sandwich.

5. Cover with lid or basting dome and cook until cheese is melted and gooey. Gently flip and repeat on other side, ensuring both sides are golden and cheese is fully melty.

6. Serve grilled cheese on plate and dust powdered sugar on top. Enjoy!

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