Best 10 Peanut Butter And Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Spread is a delectable and versatile dip or spread that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a creamy, rich, and tangy combination of peanut butter, cream cheese, and often other ingredients such as honey, jelly, or spices. The spread can be used as a dip for fruits, vegetables, crackers, or pretzels; it can be used as a sandwich spread; or it can be used as a filling for pastries or cakes. With so many variations and uses, finding the best recipe for peanut butter and cream cheese spread can be a daunting task. This article will provide an overview of the different types of peanut butter and cream cheese spread recipes available, as well as some tips for choosing the best one for your needs.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is so simple and delish! Two of my favorite things peanut butter and cream cheese! Just mix them together and that's it! You can add anything you want to, such as honey, chocolate syrup, or marshmallow cream. Source: internet Note: yield depends on quantity made. I'm just guesstimating, because computer won't accept equal amounts of each.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup peanut butter (plain or chunky, choice is up to you)
1 cup cream cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and peanut butter together in a medium bowl with electric mixer, until smooth.
  • Note: this keeps well in fridge for up to a week.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESE BALL



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It's easy to encourage children to eat an apple a day when this creamy peanut butter spread is served with it! I've made this cheese ball for many occasions, and it's always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
Apple slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. , Shape into a ball; roll in peanuts. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SPREAD



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Make and share this Peanut Butter and Jelly Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Spreads

Time 6m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup strawberry jam (or any flavor) or 3/4 cup preserves (or any flavor)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
warm biscuits or toast

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and butter.
  • Microwave uncovered on high for 1-1 1/2 minutes, or until melted.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add jam, honey and syrup.
  • Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1281.2, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 681.3, Carbohydrate 149.8, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 111.1, Protein 26.7

PEANUT-BUTTER-AND-JELLY CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Three things go into making this recipe really smooth: creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy (our test-kitchen's go-to for baking); and room-temperature eggs and cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield Makes about 24 two-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for brushing
14 graham crackers (each 3 by 5 inches), broken into pieces
2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds cream cheese (4 eight-ounce bars), room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter, such as Jif or Skippy
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup Concord-grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Finely grind crackers in a food processor. Add melted butter, peanuts, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until peanuts are chopped and texture of mixture resembles wet sand.Transfer to prepared baking dish; press firmly and evenly into bottom and three-quarters of the way up sides. Bake until set and slightly darkened, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and peanut butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until lightand fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into cooked crust; smooth top with asmall offset spatula. Bake until puffed and set along edges but still slightly wobbly in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Whisk jelly in a saucepan over medium until melted. Pour evenly over cake, then tilt dish to spread jelly to edges in a thin, even layer. Refrigerate until jelly is firmly set, about 4 hours.Cut cake into squares, wiping knife between cuts for clean edges, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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YUM!!! This is an excellent frosting which incorporates two of my favorite things...peanut butter and cream cheese and it's also easy to make. I used it to frost a banana cake I made (recipe #50349-which is an excellent cake recipe) and it was soooo good! I found this recipe on another recipe website. I'm thinking it would also be great on chocolate cake.

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 13x9 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (would also be good with crunchy peanut butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons cream

Steps:

  • Mix together cream cheese and peanut butter with mixer until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, along with the milk or cream and beat until spreading consistency.
  • (I used only 3 cups powdered sugar and 2-3 tbsp. of milk).
  • Spread on cooled cake.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BITES



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Quick and easy peanut butter deliciousness! You can't go wrong with this recipe.

Provided by tmay85

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package white chocolate chips (such as Nestle®)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar together in a bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
  • Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, using spoons to roll ball around until evenly coated. Arrange coated balls on the prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER SPREAD



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Are your kids always looking for an after school snack?! Or what about a snack for after the game, or some other activity?! Look no further and give this spread a try! (This recipe was originally published in the April 1982 issue of Better Homes and Gardens!)

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups of spread

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 ounce) package whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter (or creamy, if preferred)
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup finely snipped raisins or 1/2 cup dried apricot
flaked coconut (optional)
apples or pear, slices
cracker

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese and peanut butter.
  • Add milk, 1 TBSP at a time, stirring until blended.
  • Stir in honey.
  • Stir in raisins or apricots.
  • Scrape mixture into a serving bowl.
  • If desired, sprinkle coconut on top.
  • Serve with fruit slices and/or crackers.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.5, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 657.6, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 47.5, Protein 28.6

CREAM CHEESE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Use this frosting on chocolate cake for an unbelievable treat.

Provided by Lisa Whittick

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whip peanut butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a mixing bowl until creamy. Mix in milk, a few drops at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER-CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Dessert dip that is delicious with chocolate wafer cookies or graham crackers.

Provided by Lauren Diaz-Cruz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
¼ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and peanut butter with an electric mixer until well combined. Spoon into a serving bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 139.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER SPREAD



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As far back as I can remember, this spread has been used for sandwiches served after church services. It's especially tasty on toast. -Maudie Raber, Millersburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups peanut butter
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Place in sterilized half-pint jars. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a smooth spread, make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you like a sweeter spread, add more powdered sugar or honey to taste.
  • For a more savory spread, add some garlic powder, onion powder, or chopped herbs.
  • If you want a chunky spread, stir in some chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even bacon bits.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or fruit slices.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and cream cheese spread is a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a spread that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this peanut butter and cream cheese spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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