Roasted Garlic Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Elevate your holiday appetizer game with this Roasted Garlic Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread—a sublime blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This crowd-pleasing recipe features creamy softened cream cheese paired with the subtle sweetness of dried cranberries and a hint of earthy fresh rosemary, all complemented by the rich, caramelized aroma of roasted garlic. A touch of honey adds a delicate sweetness, while crushed pecans (optional) provide a satisfying crunch. Perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor, this versatile spread takes just 10 minutes of prep and can be served chilled with crackers, fresh bread, or bagels for an effortless yet elegant snack. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy brunch, this spread is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup crushed pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, chopped rosemary, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Once the garlic has cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into a paste using a fork.
Add the roasted garlic paste to the cream cheese mixture and stir well to combine.
If using crushed pecans, fold them into the mixture for added texture and flavor.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with crackers, bagels, or fresh bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.9 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1395 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*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.
