Chef CJ's Roasted Beets with Cream Cheese Recipe

Name: Chef CJ's Roasted Beets with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh beets; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 tsp. salt, divided; 3 Tbsp. walnut oil; 1/4 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1 French bread baguette (16 oz.), cut into 32 slices and lightly toasted; 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts; 1/2 cup raspberries, cut in half; 1/2 cup blackberries, cut in half; 1 cup baby arugula

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh beets
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
3 Tbsp. walnut oil
1/4 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 French bread baguette (16 oz.), cut into 32 slices and lightly toasted
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup raspberries, cut in half
1/2 cup blackberries, cut in half
1 cup baby arugula

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Roast beets in oven 1 hour or until softened, but still firm.
3
(A skewer should have little resistance when used to puncture roasted beets.)
4
Cool the beets in ice water, then remove skins.
5
Cut beets into 32 wedges.
6
Set aside.
7
Place cream cheese in a food processor; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp.
8
salt.
9
Process until creamy, gradually adding the walnut oil.
10
Mix the lemon zest, juice, olive oil and sugar in a small bowl.
11
Drizzle over the beets.
12
Season with remaining 1/4 tsp.
13
salt.
14
Smear a little of the walnut-flavored cream cheese onto each baguette slice.
15
Top with walnuts, raspberries, blackberries and arugula.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh beets, 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1/2 tsp. salt, divided, 3 Tbsp. walnut oil, and more.

Yes, Chef CJ's Roasted Beets with Cream Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef CJ's Roasted Beets with Cream Cheese

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