Cream Cheese Spread

A smooth cream cheese spread made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese and finely chopped nuts. Use as a spread or topping for bagels, muffins, fruits, or a quick bread recipe.

The sweet tang of crushed pineapple is a delicious complement to this cream cheese recipe and tastes wonderful when spread on toast, a bagel, a muffin, or a sweet quick bread.

You can also serve this quick and easy fruit dip with your favorite fruit for breakfast or brunch this morning.

Cream Cheese Dip & Spread Recipe

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 Tablespoons drained crushed pineapple
2 Tablespoons finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Electric mixer and mixing bowl.

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine first four ingredients in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 2: Add crushed pineapple and the finely chopped nuts, stirring well.

Step 3: Refrigerate 30 minutes or more to allow flavors to combine.

Step 4: Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Step 5: Store the unused fruit dip in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1-1/4 cups.

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