NUTTY CHEESE SPREAD WITH FRUIT CHUTNEY

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Crunchy nuts complement the creamy cheese in an easy spread that's topped with lovely fruit chutney.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture (from 7-ounce package)
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except walnuts, cream cheese and crackers in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fruit is plump and mixture is thick. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°. Spread walnuts on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, stirring twice, until light golden brown; cool.
  • Mix walnuts and cream cheese in medium bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture in 1/2-inch-thick layer on serving plate. Top with chutney. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

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