DATE AND WALNUT SPREAD

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The holiday season is upon us. Time to make those homemade gifts of quick breads, muffins and bagels. What better than to include a container of your specially made spread to a bread basket. This is super quick and can be ready in 5 minutes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces neufchatel cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup walnuts
1/3 cup pitted dates

Steps:

  • In a small bowl beat together the neufchatel cheese, powdered sugar and spices.
  • In a food processor finely chop the walnuts. Add chopped nuts to cream cheese mixture then finely chop the dates. Add in dates and stir with a rubber spatula until blended.
  • Place mixture into a custard cup, cover and refrigerator until chilled. Serve with bagels and quick breads for a delicious treat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 954.2, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 508.9, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 78.7, Protein 21.5

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