Best 6 Cranberry Ambrosia Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Cranberry Ambrosia Cream Cheese Spread is a luscious and creamy spread that combines the tartness of cranberries with the richness of cream cheese, making it a perfect addition to any party or gathering. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this spread is sure to be a hit among your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or an impressive appetizer, Cranberry Ambrosia Cream Cheese Spread is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP



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I got this from a neighbor while living in Germany and modified it a little. She was an American too. This was always a hit at every get-together we had! Fresh cranberries with jalapenos, sugar, green onions, and cilantro makes for great salsa. Add the cream cheese and you have a great dip! Serve with Ritz® crackers or Wheat Thins®.

Provided by momoftwinboys

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor or by hand. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add sugar, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to cranberries; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator until cranberries have lost some of their bitter taste, about 4 hours.
  • Place cream cheese bricks on a plate and pour cranberry mixture over top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 16.6 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

CRANBERRY AMBROSIA-CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Found this delicious-sounding recipe in "The Spirit of Christmas" cookbook. This spread is served with gingersnaps. Yum! Note: Read serving instructions carefully before assembling dish.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (6 ounce) package dried sweetened cranberries, divided
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can shredded coconut, divided
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
8 pecan halves, toasted
gingersnaps, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese and sugar until blended. Reserving 1/4 cup cranberries, add remaining dried cranberries. Pat pineapple and oranges dry between layers of paper towels. Set oranges and pineapple aside separately.
  • Reserving 1/4 cup coconut, stir remaining coconut and pineapple into cream cheese mixture. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle reserved dried cranberries around edges of bowll. Arrange orange sections around inside edges of cranberries Sprinkle reserved coconut in center and top with toasted pecan halves. Serve with gingersnaps.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Toasted bagels, for serving

Steps:

  • Process the cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice until smooth, then pulse in your pecans. Spread on a bagel!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookie Connoisseur

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread on serving plate.
  • Stir cranberry sauce until spreading consistency and spread over cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • Serve with crackers. I use Ritz.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 1.4

CRANBERRY AMBROSIA SALAD



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My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made, as there were nearly fifty aunts, uncles and cousins in our family. I still make the recipe in memory of her, and it's still as good as I remember.-Janet Hurley, Shell Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sugar
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a food processor, cover and process cranberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in pineapple and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, fold in the marshmallows, whipped cream and pecans. If desired, top with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To make the ambrosia salad more colorful, try using a variety of fruits, such as mandarin oranges, pineapple, or grapes.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries instead.
  • Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the salad, to prevent it from making the salad too runny.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • If you're making the cream cheese spread, be sure to use softened cream cheese, so that it's easy to mix.
  • For a tangier spread, use sour cream instead of cream cheese.
  • Both the salad and the spread can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for parties or potlucks.

Conclusion:

Cranberry ambrosia salad and cream cheese spread are both delicious and refreshing treats that are perfect for any occasion. The salad is a great way to use up fresh cranberries, and the spread is a delicious and easy appetizer or snack. With a few simple ingredients, you can make these recipes in no time. So next time you're looking for a sweet and festive treat, give cranberry ambrosia salad or cream cheese spread a try.

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