Nutty Cheese Spread with Fruit Chutney

Crunchy nuts complement the creamy cheese in an easy spread that's topped with lovely fruit chutney.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 100
Fat 2 1/2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 170mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 20),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 2 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 170mg; 170%;
Total Carbohydrate: 17g; 17%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 7g 7% ),
Protein: 4g; 4%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 2%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 1 hr 30 min
Servings 16

Ingredients

3/4: cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture (from 7-ounce package)

1/4: cup sweetened dried cranberries

1/2: cup apple cider

1: tablespoon cider vinegar

1/4: teaspoon ground ginger

1/4: teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4: cup chopped walnuts

1: package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened

: Crackers, if desired

1: package (7 ounces) water crackers

Directions

1 Mix all ingredients except walnuts, cream cheese and crackers in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fruit is plump and mixture is thick. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.
2 Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°. Spread walnuts on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, stirring twice, until light golden brown; cool.
3 Mix walnuts and cream cheese in medium bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture in 1/2-inch-thick layer on serving plate. Top with chutney. Serve with crackers.

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Expert Tips

This spiced fruit chutney can be made several days ahead. Be sure to keep it covered in the refrigerator.

Make extra chutney, package it in a pretty jar and give it as a hostess gift. It is delicious served with turkey or ham.

Toasting nuts brings out the subtle flavor of nuts and also makes them more crunchy.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 10/05/2011. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.