Christmas Cranberry Cheese Spread
Elevate your holiday appetizer game with this irresistible Christmas Cranberry Cheese Spread! Bursting with festive flavors, this creamy spread combines tangy cream cheese and sharp white cheddar with the lively sweetness of dried cranberries, a nutty crunch from chopped pecans, and a hint of freshness from green onions. A touch of honey and a pop of orange zest tie it all together for a perfectly balanced, crowd-pleasing dish. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and chilled for ultimate flavor, this no-cook appetizer is ideal for holiday gatherings or Christmas parties. Served with crackers or sliced baguette, it’s the ultimate festive centerpiece for your snack table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 pack crackers or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded sharp white cheddar cheese. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and finely chopped green onions.
Add the honey, orange zest, and salt to the mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish or bowl and smooth the top with a spatula.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, sprinkle additional chopped pecans or cranberries on top for garnish, if desired.
Serve the cheese spread chilled alongside crackers or sliced baguette. Enjoy your festive creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 3678 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.2 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.3 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1176 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
