Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
This is an easy appetizer or snack recipe that comes together in 15 minutes! Serve it at your next dinner or holiday party.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cranberries
- ½ cup dark red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- zest and juice from one orange
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened slightly (1 package)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine berries, wine, honey, cinnamon, orange zest and orange juice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 10 minutes. Once the mixture is thickened, remove from heat and let cool.
- Place the softened cream cheese on a serving plate or platter. Top with cooled cranberry sauce, chopped pecans and fresh mint. Serve with crackers or bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use only frozen cranberries, if desired, or a mix of cranberries and other berries.
- You can use cranberry juice or 1/4 cup lemon juice instead of the dark red wine. Lemon juice may alter the flavor slightly, but it will still taste great.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg