Orange Marmalade Cheese Spread
Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly delicious, this Orange Marmalade Cheese Spread is a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like velvety cream cheese, vibrant orange marmalade, and a hint of vanilla, this spread is elevated further with a touch of orange zest and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the ultimate quick-and-easy appetizer or snack. Serve it chilled with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh fruit for a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Whether for a holiday party or a casual brunch, this orange marmalade cheese spread brings a pop of citrusy elegance to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 quarter cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for easy mixing.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, orange marmalade, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
Using a handheld mixer or a spatula, blend the ingredients until completely smooth and creamy.
If using chopped pecans or walnuts, gently fold them into the mixture until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or container and smooth the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh fruit for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.1 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1022 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 988 mg | 21% | |
*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.
