Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricot; 1/4 cup commercial chopped chutney; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups (8 ounces) 50% less-fat shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 (8-ounce) packages nonfat process cream cheese product, softened; 1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine, softened; 2 tablespoons brandy; Edible flowers (optional); 64 gingersnaps

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricot
1/4 cup commercial chopped chutney
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups (8 ounces) 50% less-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (8-ounce) packages nonfat process cream cheese product, softened
1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine, softened
2 tablespoons brandy
Edible flowers (optional)
64 gingersnaps

1
Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple, reserved juice, apricot, and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Transfer to a bowl; chill thoroughly.
2
Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add cheeses and margarine; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.
3
Line 2 (2 1/2-cup) molds with cheesecloth dampened with 2 tablespoons brandy. Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture in bottom of each mold. Spread 1/4 cup pineapple mixture over cheese mixture in each. Repeat layers with 1/2 cup cheese mixture and half of remaining pineapple mixture in each mold. Spread remaining cheese mixture evenly over each. Cover and chill. Unmold onto serving plates; peel off cheesecloth. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each gingersnap.

1691

kcal

Calories

Fat

294

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricot, 1/4 cup commercial chopped chutney, 1/4 cup brandy, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread

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