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.

Tariq Waris
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese, but I loved this spread. The combination of cranberries, pineapple, and nuts is perfect.


Abdilatif Mickydad
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This is a great recipe, but I made a few changes. I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans and I added a little bit of orange zest. It turned out delicious!


Shariar hossen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my spread turned out great! It was the perfect addition to my holiday table.


Waseem Zafar
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This spread was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I'll try adding more cream cheese next time.


Benton Hunt
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I found this spread to be a little bland. I think I'll try adding some spices next time, like cinnamon or nutmeg.


Emily Hernandez
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This spread is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Fun Mela
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer after the holidays and this is a great way to use them up.


Abdullah Srarah
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I love that this spread is made with fresh cranberries. It gives it such a bright and festive flavor.


Simon Peterk
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This spread is so versatile. I've served it with crackers, fruit, and even vegetables. It's always a hit.


Sapphire Villalvab barns
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved this spread. The sweetness of the pineapple and the crunch of the nuts balanced out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Priya qeen Qeen
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This is a great make-ahead appetizer. I made it the night before my party and it was even better the next day.


Juan Heredia
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This spread is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.


Hellen Roberts
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I love the festive colors of this spread. It's perfect for Christmas or any other holiday gathering.


Tanveer Hussain Shah
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This is my new go-to recipe for holiday appetizers. It's always a hit with my guests.


Mostafa Atwi
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I made this spread for a brunch potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser. The combination of cranberries, pineapple, and nuts is perfect.


Wilson David
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This cranberry ambrosia cream cheese spread was a hit at my holiday party! It's so easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.