Cranberry Walnut Cheese Spread Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Yield: Approximately 3 cups of spread
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Walnut Cheese Spread, a delightful combination of creamy cheese, tangy cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh parsley. Perfect for spreading on crackers or bagels, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- Olive oil (for toasting walnuts)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toast the Walnuts: In a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of olive oil. Cook the walnuts until they are toasted, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. |
| 2 | Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, mash the cream cheese until smooth. |
| 3 | Combine Ingredients: Add the dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the cream cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. |
| 4 | Serve: Transfer the cranberry walnut cheese spread to a serving dish. Serve with crackers or bagels. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 483.9
- Fat Content: 45.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 24.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 111.4mg
- Sodium Content: 401.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 15.1g
Keywords: Cheese, < 15 Mins, Easy
Recipe Category: Spreads
