Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
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Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Description
The recipe softens cream cheese to room temperature before mixing in leftover cranberry sauce to add a fruity tartness. Honey is added to balance flavors with sweetness, while ground cinnamon provides warmth and spice. Chopped walnuts add a pleasant crunch and depth to the creamy mixture.
For a smoother texture, the cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey can be whipped before folding in the cranberry sauce and walnuts. Serving this spread at room temperature allows the flavors and texture to be most enjoyable. It pairs well with fresh sliced green apples, whole grain crackers, or crunchy vegetables like celery. This versatile spread adds seasonal flavor to snack and appetizer options.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese or neufchatel cream cheese
- 4 TBSP cranberry sauce leftover
- 2-3 TBSP walnuts finely chopped, for baking
- 1 TBSP honey (plus extra to taste)
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra to taste)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
- Combine with a few heaping spoonfuls of leftover cranberry sauce.
- Next fold in chopped walnuts [optional, but beyond delicious!] and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of honey into the mixture and stir. Simple and deeeeelicious.
- Rather not wait for the cream cheese to soften? Break out your food processor and whip the cream cheese, cinnamon and honey to perfection before adding your sauce. Then fold in the minced walnuts Just be sure to unplug the food processor before trying to lick it clean. You're welcome.
- Serve this heavenly spread at room temperature with sliced green apple, whole grain crackers, and crunchy celery sticks. Or just go crazy and spread it on everything in sight.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and cinnamon to taste when preparing the spread for tailored flavor balance.
- Whipping cream cheese before combining with other ingredients can improve texture.
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor and spreadability.
- This recipe works well using leftover cranberry sauce from other meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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