50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Appetizers and Snacks -- Fruited Cream Cheese

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Fruited Cream Cheese

From the Kitchen of: Pepper

16	oz	Nonfat cream cheese, softened
2	tbsp	Firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2	tsp	Almond extract
2	tbsp	Slivered almonds
2	tbsp	Chopped dried apricots
2	tbsp	Chopped pitted dates
2	tsp	raisins,dark
1/2	tsp	Ground cinnamon
2	med	Apple, cored and sliced
2	dozen	Crackers, fat free

In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, and almond extract. Process until smooth. In a small bowl, combine almonds, apricots, dates, raisins, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add chopped fruit mixture to cream cheese mixture. Process until just combined. Place cream cheese mixture in a small serving bowl. Place bowl on a serving platter. Arrange sliced apples and crackers around bowl. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 12
Per Serving: 104 calories
NOTES: Variation: for a pretty presentation, sprinkle chopped dried apricots, choppped pitted dates, and slivered almonds over cream cheese mixture before serving.
Cooking Tips: For a citrusy spread, add chunks of grapefruit, orange, or lemon to cream cheese mixture. Remove membranes from fruit and pat before using.