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Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread: Quick & Irresistibly Delicious

Quick and delicious Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread that combines sweet and tangy flavors for a perfect party appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 0.5 cup dried apricots chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest can substitute with lemon or lime zest
For Serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Fold in the chopped dried cranberries and dried apricots using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the grated orange zest to the mixture and combine well.
  4. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Serve the chilled spread with assorted crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mg

Notes

This spread is perfect for make-ahead preparations, keeping health goals in check with reduced-fat ingredients.

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