Spread the Goodness! - 10 recipes
Sweet and savory appetizers abound when you start with versatile cream cheese! Fold in ingredients by hand or make quick work of it with your food processor. Slow or fast, you'll love it!
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
By á-64866
Details
Servings 6
Preparation time 5
Cooking time 65
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filing)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar or agave nectar
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread is perfect served with your favorite fruit dippers, on top of bagels or cinnamon g...
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
By jsides
This cream cheese with strawberries spread is lovely on bagels, toast, or slices of fruit
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread
By janis-2
This Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread makes great party food! Delicious with crackers & vegetables
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 3/4 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans or your favorite) chopped
Touchdown Herb & Lemon Cream Cheese Spread
By DeBruynC1
I like to prepare this “Touchdown Herb and Lemon Cream Cheese Spread” the day before the big game and refrigera...
- serve:
- 8ounces8 ounces original block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2stick1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4cup1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1large1 large garlic clove
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4cup1/4 cup radishes, finely chopped
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
- Cocktail party rye slices
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
French-Style Cream Cheese Spread
By GratefulSea
This is more than worth the small bit of time it takes to throw this together
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Fresh thyme, optional
- Assorted crackers
World's Best Corned Beef Cheese Ball
By campbellkid36
This corned beef cheese ball is a hit at any party
- 1/4 pound corned beef, thinly sliced
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash ground red pepper, cayenne
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
By á-177171
Here is a cheese ball that's on the sweet side to serve with fruit or cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
By á-10360
Your favorite combination of fresh herbs give this rich and creamy goat cheese spread its unique flavor
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, snipped (oregano, thyme, rosemary, dill and/or tarragon)
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Cranberry JalapeñoCream Cheese Dip
By JaimeJay
Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese is a great mixture of sweet, spicy and creamy! This dip is always a hit that every
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 bag cranberries, chopped
- 1 can jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
Christmas Cookie Dough Dip
By juliedee29
Yum! This sweet Christmas Cookie Dough Dip is perfect for your next holiday gathering
- Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Chobani® Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, divided use graham crackers, fruit, etc. for dipping
Cherve' Terrine
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is not be confused with Chevre Cheese, which is a cheese made from goat's milk
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika (I used Hungarian Sweet)
Bacon, Spinach, Swiss, & Caramelized Onion Dip
By emilou
The best snacking kind of flavors combined into one
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 8 slices good quality bacon
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups spinach, frozen chopped
- 1 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (you could also use white cheddar or really any of your favorite shredded cheese)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- Generous squeeze of lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper
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