Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread with Pecans
A delightful spread combining creamy cheese with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 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
- Blend Ingredients: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with cranberry sauce until smooth.
- Add Pecans and Orange Zest: Stir in chopped pecans and orange zest until well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Optionally add honey and season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider making your own cranberry sauce or using nuts like walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg