Best 3 Cheddar Fruit Drops Recipes

Cheddar fruit drops are a delightful treat that combines the tanginess of cheddar cheese with the sweetness of dried fruit. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick snack. Made with simple ingredients like cheddar cheese, cream cheese, dried fruit, and nuts, they are easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking. This recipe provides two variations: one with dried cranberries and walnuts, and another with dried cherries and pecans. Both versions offer a unique flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the tartness of cranberries or the sweetness of cherries, these cheddar fruit drops are sure to become a favorite.

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GARLIC CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 13 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled
1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Flakey sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl. Add butter to mixture and use a pastry cutter or two knives to blend until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in cheese and parsley. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
Use a large ice cream scoop to drop biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR FRUIT DROPS

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Make and share this Cheddar Fruit Drops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup red maraschino cherry, chopped

Steps:

Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy then stir in the egg and vanilla.
Add the combined dry ingredients and blend well.
Stir in the cheese, pineapple, and cherries.
Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 299.8, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.7, Protein 5.8

CHEDDAR CHEESE PUFFS

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Cheddar replaces the more traditional Gruyère, Roquefort or Parmigiano-Reggiano in this French recipe for gougères. The Cheddar performs admirably.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 36 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup water, the butter and salt, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and add flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull away from sides of pan and form a lump. Set aside, without stirring, 5 minutes.
Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. With each addition, dough will look glossy and slick at first; let it come together before adding next egg. Mix in mustard, cayenne and cheese. Dough will be quite loose and sticky.
Scoop up a heaping teaspoon of dough and use another spoon to scrape it onto lined pan; it should form a mound about an inch in diameter. Alternatively, use a pastry bag or thick plastic bag with one corner cut off, to pipe small mounds onto pan. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving 1/2 inch between puffs.
Bake until puffy and golden, about 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or turn oven off and open door slightly to keep puffs warm up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have any sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough fruit drops.
Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the fruit drops for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the fruit drops cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These Cheddar Fruit Drops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh fruit, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, and they are baked until golden brown and fluffy. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!