Best Basil Dried Cranberry Spread Recipes

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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread image

This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. -Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Toasted bagels, for serving

Steps:

  • Process the cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice until smooth, then pulse in your pecans. Spread on a bagel!

ZIPPY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD



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This zesty spread is a holiday hit! It's easy to make and tastes even better the day after you make it. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette. This spread is zippy, so if you don't like spice, reduce cayenne and dry mustard by half.

Provided by K. Waid

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EDAMAME SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, FETA, AND BASIL



Edamame Salad with Cranberries, Feta, and Basil image

Easy edamame salad.

Provided by Ashley Borgemenke

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste
½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a small pan of water to a boil; remove from heat. Place cranberries in the water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Place edamame in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat edamame dry.
  • Toss edamame, cranberries, basil, olive oil, and pepper together. Season with salt and gently stir in feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CRANBERRY PESTO



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From the book, "So Easy So Delicious" by Ellie Deaner. If you want to use this recipe for pasta, use only 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Berries

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cranberries
5 basil leaves (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -3 tablespoon sugar, divided
salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, basil, lemon juice, 1 T sugar and salt and pepper in food processor.
  • Add nuts and oil.
  • Using the steel blade, process to a coarse textured spread.
  • Add remaining sugar to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Spread a thin layer on crackers or sliced French bread.
  • Top with thinly sliced turkey breast or Brie cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.1, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 18.7, Protein 9.7

CRANBERRY SPREAD



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I think the orange-cranberry combination is the key to this tongue-tingling cream cheese spread. Serve it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, zest and cinnamon until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

DRIED-CRANBERRY SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Cranberry     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 8-ounce container nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet; about 1 3/4 ounces)
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 to 3 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Spray metal blade of processor with nonstick spray. Add dried cranberries to processor and coarsely chop. Add nonfat cream cheese, goat cheese, nonfat yogurt and 2 teaspoons honey; process until well blended. Taste and add 1 teaspoon honey, if desired. Transfer spread to bowl. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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