Best Cranberry Topped Three Cheese Spread Recipes

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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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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

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

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookie Connoisseur

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread on serving plate.
  • Stir cranberry sauce until spreading consistency and spread over cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • Serve with crackers. I use Ritz.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 1.4

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!

ROASTED GARLIC CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Lightly sweet and savoury with a delicate but addicting flavor. The original recipe called for currants and almonds, but since I didn't have either, I came up with this winning variation. Prep time doesn't include soaking the cranberries or refrigeration.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 heads roasted garlic
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 ounces cream cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Macerate, i.e.soften, the cranberries by soaking in water (or rum to add a touch of flavor) for 20-30 minutes.
  • Microwaving briefly might also work.
  • Bring the cream cheese to room temperature (leave out or microwave 30-60 seconds) unless it's whipped.
  • Make garlic into paste (squeeze out of skins and mash) Mix garlic paste and cranberries into cream cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste (those who prefer sweet to savory may also want to add a teaspoon of sugar or another sweetener).
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours.
  • Serve with crackers or in tea sandwiches.

CRANBERRY-TOPPED THREE-CHEESE SPREAD



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Juicy, tart cranberries complement a delicious spread made with three types of tasty cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Swiss almond cold-pack cheese food (from 8-oz container)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Sliced almonds, if desired
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except cranberry sauce, almonds and crackers with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
  • Line 2-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into mold. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours but no longer than 2 days.
  • When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving plate and remove plastic wrap. Spoon cranberry sauce over mold; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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