Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
A festive and flavorful Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread combining creamy cheese with sweet dried cranberries and apricots, enhanced with fresh orange zest and a hint of ginger. Perfect for serving as an appetizer with crackers, fruit, or sliced baguettes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of spread, serving 6-8 as an appetizer
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Spread Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, chopped dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, orange juice, grated orange zest, and ground ginger until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Chill the Spread: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to firm up the spread for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve chilled with your choice of crackers, fresh fruit, or sliced baguettes for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best texture, make sure the dried fruit is chopped into small, uniform pieces.
- You can substitute the dried apricots with dried cherries or raisins for a variation.
- Allowing the spread to chill enhances flavor blending and makes it easier to spread.
- Optionally, add a small pinch of cinnamon for an additional warm spice note.
- This recipe keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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