Surprise Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Surprise Spread—a creamy, sweet, and savory delight that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made with velvety cream cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey, this spread is perfectly balanced by the zest of lemon juice, a hint of smoked paprika, and a dash of garlic powder. The real surprises? Juicy bites of crushed pineapple and the crunch of chopped walnuts, adding texture and a pop of flavor to every bite. Finished with fresh parsley for a herbaceous note, this versatile spread is perfect with crackers, fresh veggies, or even as a sandwich filling. Quick to prepare and bursting with unique flavors, it’s a crowd-pleasing dip that’s sure to be the star of any snack spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup canned pineapple (crushed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Mix using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add honey, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the mixture. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Fold in the chopped parsley, drained crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, or use as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.6 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*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.
