Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread with Pecans
A delightful and creamy spread featuring cranberries and pecans, perfect for gatherings and versatile serving options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Blend until smooth using a spatula or electric mixer.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and orange zest.
- If desired, add honey for sweetness and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least an hour to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Best served with crackers, bread, or vegetables. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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