Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Assorted crackers

This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. —Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 76 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010

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lauripobanz

Jan 4, 2019

I decided to try this with the following adjustments. Due to several people commenting that it was hard to spread, I used spreadable cream cheese. To add a bit more flavor, I added a couple of tablespoons of unsweetened orange juice concentrate, and about a tablespoon of sugar for a bit more sweetness. I liked it best with graham crackers, but am going to try it with pita chips as well.
jenningsgirl

Dec 24, 2017

I followed the recipe exactly and found it very bland, tried adding more orange zest to give it some flavor but even that didn't help so then I added some fresh orange juice which made it easier to mix but still didn't help with the (lack of) flavor. Pretty, but oh so bland!
grjen

Nov 27, 2014

Made this but used dried mango instead of apricots and a little orange juice instead of orange peel. It was good and something a little different. Great with slightly salty pretzel crisps. Might also be good with dried pineapple. Make sure to let sit at room temp for 30 minutes so that it is more spreadable.
susnan

Nov 12, 2012

Apparently, I thought this spread was better than my guests did. No compliments and no second helpings. It was not as tasty as I thought it would be.
marly456

Dec 27, 2011

Added the juice of an orage to this as well - everyone loved it. It kept for days, just getting better and better!
norena70

Nov 28, 2011

Delicious. We love cranberries so this one is a keeper for sure.
LaRecipe

Nov 26, 2011

The first time I made per recipe. Now I add 1/4 c. blue cheese crumbles and roll cheeseball in toasted English walnuts. We like it both ways.
kate4252

Nov 25, 2011

WOW........This one made the whole crowdbeg for the recipe and they could not believehow easy & simple it is to make!!!
mmfan

Nov 24, 2011

yeah, why is that? ive noticed that on other recipes!
NanLanz

Nov 24, 2011

Made this yesterday, served it today and it was a HUGE hit! It has just the perfect contrast of sweet and savory. DELICIOUS! (We had to portion out what little was leftover to that we could all take some home.)