Description
This Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread combines tangy cream cheese with sweet dried cranberries and apricots, enhanced by fresh orange juice and zest, making a deliciously fruity and creamy appetizer perfect for serving with crackers, fruit, or sliced baguette.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 cranberries, chopped apricots, orange juice, orange zest, and ground ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Chill the Spread: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the spread chilled alongside crackers, fresh fruit, or sliced baguettes for a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- If the spread is too thick, stir in a little more orange juice to reach desired consistency.
- For a smoother texture, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor before chilling.
- Ground ginger is optional but adds a nice subtle warmth; you can omit if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Try substituting dried apricots with dried peaches or mango for a different fruity flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
