Best Pinecone Shaped Blue Cheese Spread Recipes

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PINECONE CHEESE SPREAD



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Cute, right? Squirrel this recipe away for your next party: A creamy mix of five cheeses plus Dijon mustard and almond slices will have guests pining for more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to soften slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6106 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

PINECONE-SHAPED SPREAD



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Spreading Christmas cheer is deliciously simple with this holiday novelty. Originally my mother's recipe, it always gets raves.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups whole unblanched almonds, toasted
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional
Assorted crackers or raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, onion, dill and pepper; chill. Form into two pinecone shapes on a serving platter. Beginning at the narrow end of each shape, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Garnish with rosemary if desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLUE-CHEESE SPREAD



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So easy to make yet special enough for your next cocktail hour or dinner party appetizer, all you need for this Blue-Cheese Spread is two ingredients, cream cheese and a creamy blue cheese such as Roquefort. Whizz them together in the food processor to create a smooth, spreadable consistency then season with salt and pepper and you're ready to serve. Try the spread with our Olive-Oil Toasts or your favorite crackers.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces cream cheese until smooth
4 ounces creamy blue cheese, such as Roquefort
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a regular or mini food processor, pulse cream cheese until smooth. Add blue cheese and process until fully combined. If needed, pulse in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD



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When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PINECONE SPINACH-CHEESE SPREAD



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The only downside to this beautiful Pinecone Spinach-Cheese Spread is that no one wants to make the first move to dig in!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup tightlly packed baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Process spinach, oil and garlic in food processor until well blended. Add next 3 ingredients; process until well blended.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper.
  • Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture to resemble pinecone. Refrigerate 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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