Best 10 Apricot Orange Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Apricot orange cream cheese spread is a delightful and versatile dip or spread that can be enjoyed with a variety of snacks and meals. Made with a combination of cream cheese, dried apricots, orange zest and juice, this spread is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. It's easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE FIESTA SPREAD



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Salsa, fruit spread, cilantro, avocado, olives and cheese bring sensational flavor and texture to this party spread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped avocado
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Place block of cream cheese on serving plate with shallow rim.
  • Mix salsa and preserves; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients except crackers. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINTS



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These always look so pretty on the cookie plates I give for Christmas.

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. -Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPECIAL CHEESY BACON APRICOT SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves

Steps:

  • BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • STIR in remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend.
  • SERVE with crackers or cut vegetables.

SWEET 'N HOT CHEESE SPREAD



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A hint of sweetness and kick of spice make this delicious spread a surefire party pleaser! And only you will know it took just minutes to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. apricot jam
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese onto bottom of microwaveable 9-inch pie plate.
  • Top with jam, pepper and nuts.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until heated through. Serve with the crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHERRY-APRICOT CREAM CHEESE TART



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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Apricot     Cherry     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For crust
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large egg yolk
For filling
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh cherries (about12 ounces), pitted, halved
4 large apricots, halved, pitted, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and process, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles very coarse meal. Add yolk and process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
  • Make filling:
  • Beat cream cheese and orange peel in medium bowl to blend. Whisk sugar, yolks, cornstarch and flour in small bowl until smooth. Bring milk to simmer in saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture; return to same pan. Whisk over low heat until custard thickens and boils. Cool custard 15 minutes. Beat barely warm custard into cream cheese mixture. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of filling; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough gently into place; trim excess dough. Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crust 10 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake crust until golden, piercing with fork if bottom bubbles, about 5 minutes. Cool crust in pan on rack.
  • Spread cream cheese filling over crust. Arrange cherries, cut side down, in 2 concentric circles around edge of tart. Arrange apricots in middle of tart, overlapping slightly. Place any remaining cherries in center. Stir preserves in saucepan over low heat until beginning to melt. Strain into small bowl. Brush enough preserves over fruit to glaze. Serve immediately or chill up to 6 hours.

APRICOT CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Apricot Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ladymarye

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 16-18 oz

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
3 tablespoons bacon bits
3 green onions (green tops only)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Beat all together and serve with Town House Bistro corn bread crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 12.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.4

FRUITY HORSERADISH CREAM CHEESE



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Typically called a Jezebel Sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. The sauce, from Rita Reifenstein of Evans City, Pennsylvania is also great over pork or chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup apple jelly, warmed
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat jelly until warmed. Stir in horseradish and mustard until blended. Stir in spreadable fruit; spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT-PINEAPPLE DREAM



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My aunt gave me this recipe ten years ago, when we were celebrating Christmas at her house. I have made it every year since then, and now my family considers it one of our traditions. The secret ingredient is baby food. This looks so pretty on the table. The color is fabulous. It's also great for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Sue Howell

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 6h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food

Steps:

  • Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 132.6 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

APRICOT- ORANGE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Apricot- Orange Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried apricot, chopped
3/4 cup water
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine apricots and water in small saucepan. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes and drain well.
  • Beat cream cheese at medium speed with electric mixer, until it's smooth and fluffy. Stir in the apricots and remaining ingredients.
  • Serve on crackers, on an English muffin or bagel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 251.4, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36.1, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots. This will give your spread a sweeter, more flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the apricots. They should be soft but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese. This will make your spread smooth and creamy.
  • Add a little bit of orange zest. This will brighten up the flavor of the spread.
  • Serve the spread on crackers, toast, or bagels. You can also use it as a dip for fruit or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Apricot orange cream cheese spread is a delicious and versatile spread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet or savory, this spread is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give apricot orange cream cheese spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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