Layered Curried Cheese Spread

Name: Layered Curried Cheese Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Recipes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 carton (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 jar (9 ounces) mango chutney; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup dried currants; Assorted crackers

Pretty and tasty, this layered dips has become my signature appetizer. We make this for almost every party and family occasion we attend.—Melody Kieffer, Kirkland, Washington

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 jar (9 ounces) mango chutney
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
Assorted crackers

Directions

Place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and curry powder in a small food processor; cover and pulse until blended.
Spread onto a 10-in. round serving platter. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with coconut, pecans, green onions and dried currants. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without crackers): 155 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.