Cherry Cream Cheese
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From EatingWell: May/June 2010Make your own flavored cream cheese by stirring in fresh, in-season cherries. We like the flavor of black cherries, but any kind will work. Spread this on your morning bagel or sandwich it between graham crackers for a cherry cheesecake-inspired snack.
2/3 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted fresh cherries or thawed and drained frozen cherries
- 11/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of ground allspice
Preparation
- Combine cream cheese, cherries, sugar and allspice in a small bowl.
Nutrition
Per 2-tablespoon serving : 65 Calories; 5 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 17 mg Cholesterol; 3 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 76 mg Sodium; 52 mg Potassium
0 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fat
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.