Best Cranberry Walnut 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

CRANBERRY-WALNUT CHEESE BALL



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Diane Phillips; serve with apple slices (dipped in lemon water to keep from browning) and wheat crackers.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spreads

Time 4h20m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Soak the cranberries in the sherry for 10 minutes.
  • In a food processor, process the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Worcestershire together until smooth.
  • Stir in the cranberries and sherry.
  • Place the cheese on a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 1-inch log or a ball.
  • Combine the walnuts and parsley in a small bowl, pat over the cheese log or ball and roll until it is completely covered.
  • Do-ahead--at this point, refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 week to let the flavors develop, or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
  • Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.6, Fat 77.6, SaturatedFat 38.7, Cholesterol 184.1, Sodium 735.4, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 28

CRANBERRY WALNUT CHEESE SPREAD



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

Provided by Marie

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups spread apprx

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup chevre cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook walnuts in a skillet with a small amount of oil until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Mash cheeses together in a medium bowl.
  • Add cranberries, walnuts and parsley and mix well.
  • Serve with crackers or bagels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 111.4, Sodium 401.9, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 15.1

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!

CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD



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"Here's a creamy sweet-tart spread that's ideal for a holiday buffet," notes field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread onto a serving dish or plate. , In a small bowl, stir cranberry sauce until it reaches spreading consistency; spread over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 :

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