PINEAPPLE APRICOT CHEESE SPREAD
This recipe was found in the December 2009 Best of Cooking Light Holidays, & it can be easily made & enjoyed during the holidays or any time of year! Preparation time does not include the time needed for chilling. One tablespoon per serving size is based on the following = Although it's nice served with crackers, whole grain bread, etc, during the holidays, you can make 64 appetizers by putting 1 tablespoon of this cheese spread between 2 gingersnaps!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups, 64 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a sieve over a bowl, drain the pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons of the juice.
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple, reserved juice, dried apricots, chutney, apricot brandy & ginger, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat & simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Place in a bowl & chill thoroughly.
- Put cheddar cheese, cream cheese & margarine in a food processor & process until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Combine cheese mixture & cooled pineapple mixture, then spoon into a serving bowl, cover & chill.
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