Best 6 Cream Cheese And Watercress Spread Recipes

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Cream cheese and watercress spread is a classic combination of flavors that can be enjoyed as a dip, sandwich spread, or even as a filling for stuffed celery. The sharpness of the watercress adds a delightful dimension to the smooth, creamy texture of the cream cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and versatile spread that is sure to please everyone.

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WATERCRESS CREAM CHEESE



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Use this recipe when making our Smoked Salmon Danish Sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh watercress
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese and watercress in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

WATERCRESS DIP



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This dip developed in our Test Kitchen is similar to mock guacamole. A bit of horseradish gives it some zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bunch watercress, trimmed (about 6 cups)
4 green onions, cut into fourths
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; process until creamy and blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HAM, WATERCRESS AND MUSTARDY CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICH



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Make and share this Ham, Watercress and Mustardy Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 12 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 ounces cream cheese
3/4 teaspoon English mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 slices whole meal bread
8 slices cooked ham
1 bunch watercress

Steps:

  • Mix together the cream cheese and the mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add extra mustard for a more fiery flavour; however, it's probably best to have a mild mustard flavour for afternoon tea.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture on the 8 slices of bread and place the ham on top of Divide the watercress into small sprigs and place on top.
  • Finish with the remaining slices of bread, trim off the crusts and cut each into 3 fingers. Serve on a pretty plate with some extra sprigs of watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.7

WATERCRESS SPREAD



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Make and share this Watercress Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacey Sweet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/4 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cream
1 bunch watercress leaf
1 tablespoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 small garlic clove, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.9, Fat 68, SaturatedFat 42.8, Cholesterol 215.4, Sodium 1515, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.7

CLASSIC CHEESECAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Delight in this decadent Classic Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Spread. Dress it up with some strawberries or chocolate sauce for a can't-miss dessert. Our Classic Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Spread is both time-tested and well-loved.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 tubs (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese spread, vanilla and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
  • Refrigerate 4 hrs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

WATERCRESS, RADISH AND CREAM-CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Liz Logan

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Two open-faced sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch radishes (about 8 small radishes)
2 very thin slices 5-grain bread
4 teaspoons cream cheese (about 1 ounce)
6 sprigs watercress (leaves and tender stems only)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and cut the radishes into wafer-thin slices. Spread the cream cheese on the slices of bread. Press 3 sprigs of watercress into the cream cheese on each slice of bread. Top each with a few slices of radish and salt lightly. Serve open-faced.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Make sure the watercress is clean and free of debris. Rinse it well and pat it dry before using it.
  • If you want a smoother spread, you can use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients.
  • If you don't like the taste of watercress, you can substitute it with other herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or chives.
  • Spread it on sandwiches, crackers, or vegetables. You can also use it as a dip for chips or pretzels.
  • Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese and watercress spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover watercress. With its creamy texture and peppery flavor, this spread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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