Appetizer Recipes
Cherry Nut Spread
Prep: 10 min | Yield: 1 cup (8 appetizer servings)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tart cherry juice concentrate
- 1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Toasted bread or assorted crackers
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese with the tart cherry juice concentrate; mix until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, pecans and thyme.
- Refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Use as a spread on toasted bread, or as a dip with assorted crackers.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Cherry Marketing Board