Best 8 Cranberry Topped Three Cheese Spread Recipes

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Are you searching for the perfect recipe to whip up a delightful and easy-to-make cranberry-topped three-cheese spread that will tantalize taste buds? Cranberries and three types of cheese come together to create a rich and flavorful treat. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can create an impressive appetizer or snack that will be the star of any gathering. So if you desire a delectable spread that will impress your guests, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the best recipe for cranberry-topped three-cheese spread.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FESTIVE CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 (27 oz.) jar None Such® Ready to Use Mincemeat
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT flour, oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar and butter in large bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • BAKE 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth; beat in eggs. Spread over partially baked crust: top with mincemeat.
  • COMBINE remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch in small bowl; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon over mincemeat. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
  • BAKE 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into squares.

DRIED-CRANBERRY SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Cranberry     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 8-ounce container nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet; about 1 3/4 ounces)
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 to 3 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Spray metal blade of processor with nonstick spray. Add dried cranberries to processor and coarsely chop. Add nonfat cream cheese, goat cheese, nonfat yogurt and 2 teaspoons honey; process until well blended. Taste and add 1 teaspoon honey, if desired. Transfer spread to bowl. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

ZIPPY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD



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This zesty spread is a holiday hit! It's easy to make and tastes even better the day after you make it. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette. This spread is zippy, so if you don't like spice, reduce cayenne and dry mustard by half.

Provided by K. Waid

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

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 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 CHEESE SPREAD



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"Here's a creamy sweet-tart spread that's ideal for a holiday buffet," notes field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread onto a serving dish or plate. , In a small bowl, stir cranberry sauce until it reaches spreading consistency; spread over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 SAUCE/SPREAD



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I took the basics of this recipe from the bag the berries came in. It came out tasting like the whole berried sauce from the can but, not as sweet. The best thing is when making the after dinner sandwiches it spreads easily on the turkey. Cooking time is up to your preferance on thickness 1 cup of Splnda is 96 calories

Provided by BillJ51

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 1/2cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup Splenda granular
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a 3 cup suacepan and stir over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  • Remove from heat when thickened.
  • Using a thunderstick pulverize the berries.
  • After cooling put in a serving dish cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.4

SPICY CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a delightful mix of sweet and spicy! But the cool cream cheese keeps the heat down. Soooo pretty for the holidays!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 8 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup jellied whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup jalapeno jelly (red)
8 ounces brick cream cheese
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • Mix the cranberry sauce and pepper jelly together until smooth.
  • Place cream cheese on serving dish.
  • Pour jelly sauce over.
  • Serve with crackers.
  • NOTE: does not work well with fat free cream cheese, as it separates. But the light cream cheese is wonderful!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 102.5, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.2, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of cheeses that will complement each other well. A good combination is a hard cheese, a soft cheese, and a spreadable cheese.
  • If you are using a hard cheese, grate it finely so that it will blend well with the other cheeses.
  • If you are using a soft cheese, let it come to room temperature before mixing it with the other cheeses. This will make it easier to blend.
  • Spreadable cheese is a great way to add creaminess and richness to the spread. You can use a variety of spreadable cheeses, such as cream cheese, Boursin cheese, or goat cheese.
  • Add some chopped nuts or herbs to the spread for extra flavor. Some good options include walnuts, pecans, almonds, chives, or parsley.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or dip.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-topped three-cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy texture, tangy cranberries, and nutty flavor, this spread is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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