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Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 c reduced-calorie margarine, softened
  • 2 (8-oz) packages nonfat process cream cheese product, softened
  • 64 gingersnaps
  • 2 c (8 oz) 50% less-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsps brandy
  • 1/4 c commercial sliced chutney
  • 1 (8-oz) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1/2 c finely sliced dried apricot
  • 1/4 c brandy
  •  Edible flowers (optional)

Directions
  • Step #1 Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tbsps juice.
  • Step #2 Combine pineapple, apricot, reserved juice, & next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Step #3 Bring to a boil; reduce heat, 5 to 7 mins or until thickened, uncovered, & let simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Step #4 Transfer to a bowl; chill thoroughly.
  • Step #5 Position knife blade in food processor/blender bowl.
  • Step #6 Add cheeses & margarine; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl every once in awhile.
  • Step #7 Line 2 (2 1/2-c) molds with cheesecloth dampened with 2 tbsps brandy.
  • Step #8 Spread 1/2 c cheese mixture in bottom of each mold.
  • Step #9 Spread 1/4 c pineapple mixture over cheese mixture in each.
  • Step #10 Repeat layers with 1/2 c cheese mixture & half of remaining pineapple mixture in each mold.
  • Step #11 Spread remaining cheese mixture evenly over each.
  • Step #12 Cover up & chill in the fridge.
  • Step #13 Unmold onto serving plates; peel off cheesecloth.
  • Step #14 Garnish with edible flowers, if desired.
  • Step #15 To serve, spread 1 tbsp cheese mixture on each gingersnap.
  • Enjoy the Pineapple Apricot Cheese Spread recipe

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