Cranberry Delight Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this luscious Cranberry Delight Spread, a festive and flavorful addition to any gathering. Bursting with the tart brightness of fresh cranberries and the creaminess of whipped cream cheese, this spread is sweetened naturally with a touch of honey and brightened up by fragrant orange zest. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts adds the perfect crunch, while a hint of salt ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for make-ahead prep, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the ideal companion to crackers, bread slices, or fresh veggies. Whether for holiday parties or everyday snacking, this easy cranberry spread is a seasonal star that's as stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 2 tbsp Chopped walnuts
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- (optional) Crackers or bread slices (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and dry the fresh cranberries. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the cranberries start to pop and soften. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Using a hand mixer or spatula, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Stir in the honey, orange zest, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Fold in the cooled cranberries and chopped walnuts. Stir gently to ensure an even distribution of ingredients without crushing the nuts.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Cranberry Delight Spread with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1429 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*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.
