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Nutty Cheese Spread with Fruit Chutney

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 18, 2010
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Crunchy nuts complement the creamy cheese in an easy spread that's topped with lovely fruit chutney.

Nutty Cheese Spread with Fruit Chutney

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture (from 7-ounce package)
  • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • Crackers, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Mix all ingredients except walnuts, cream cheese and crackers in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fruit is plump and mixture is thick. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°. Spread walnuts on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, stirring twice, until light golden brown; cool.
  • Step 
    3
    Mix walnuts and cream cheese in medium bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture in 1/2-inch-thick layer on serving plate. Top with chutney. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

90 Calories
6g Total Fat
2g Protein
7g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
45mg
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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