Cherry Nut Spread

Prep: 10 min | Yield: 1 cup (8 appetizer servings)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons tart cherry juice concentrate
• 1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
• Toasted bread or assorted crackers

Instructions

1. Combine cream cheese with the tart cherry juice concentrate; mix until smooth.
2. Stir in sugar, pecans and thyme.
3. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend.
4. Use as a spread on toasted bread, or as a dip with assorted crackers.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Cherry Marketing Board