Orange Spice Cream Cheese 🍊🧀
Description: This delightful Orange Spice Cream Cheese is a versatile treat that adds a burst of flavor to any breakfast or snack. Serve it as a dip for fresh fruit or spread it over warm bagels, croissants, or your favorite muffins for a deliciously decadent experience.
Quick Facts:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 cup
- Recipe Category: Quick & Easy (< 15 Mins)
- Keywords: Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 90.5
- Total Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 24.9mg
- Sodium: 67.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 1.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 oz | Cream cheese |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar |
| 2 tsp | Orange zest |
| 1/8 tsp | Ground allspice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
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Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, and ground allspice.
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Mix Thoroughly: Using a spatula or electric mixer, blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Make sure the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
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Taste Test: Sample a small amount to adjust the sweetness or spice level according to your preference. You can add more sugar for a sweeter taste or a pinch more of allspice for an extra kick.
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Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the Orange Spice Cream Cheese to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of additional orange zest if desired. Serve it immediately as a dip for fresh fruit or spread it generously over warm bagels, croissants, or muffins.
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Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Ensure it’s properly sealed to maintain freshness.
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Creative Serving Ideas: Get creative with how you enjoy this delightful cream cheese! Try spreading it between layers of a sponge cake for a zesty filling, or dollop it onto pancakes or waffles for a flavorful twist. You can even use it as a frosting for cupcakes or as a delicious topping for toast.
Tips:
- For an extra burst of citrus flavor, you can add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice to the cream cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to combine the ingredients until creamy and lump-free.
- To make this recipe ahead of time, you can prepare the Orange Spice Cream Cheese and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and consistency.
This Orange Spice Cream Cheese recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also incredibly versatile, making it the perfect addition to your breakfast or snack repertoire. Enjoy the delightful combination of tangy orange zest and warm spices in every creamy bite!
