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Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
5 from 18 votes

Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

This Cinnamon Walnut Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread blends softened cream cheese with leftover cranberry sauce, honey, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. The combination creates a creamy, mildly sweet spread with a warm spice note and crunchy texture, ideal for serving at room temperature alongside crackers, apple slices, or celery for snacks or appetizers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
  2. Combine with a few heaping spoonfuls of leftover cranberry sauce.
  3. Next fold in chopped walnuts [optional, but beyond delicious!] and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
  4. Drizzle a tablespoon of honey into the mixture and stir. Simple and deeeeelicious.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% 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.