Description
This rich, tangy, and slightly sweet cream cheese spread is a flavor powerhouse. Creamy base? Check. Bold blue cheese? Check. Sweet craisins, a touch of heat, and a nutty pecan crust? Absolutely. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or elegant snack, this spread is quick to prep and unforgettable to serve.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup blue cheese crumbles
¾ cup craisins (dried cranberries)
¼ tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1½ cups pecans, finely chopped and lightly toasted
Pretzel sticks and/or crackers, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, blue cheese, craisins, and hot sauce until fully combined.
Shape mixture into a ball or log using plastic wrap, or press into a small bowl or ramekin for easier serving.
Chill for 30–60 minutes to firm up.
Roll or top with chopped pecans, pressing gently to coat the outside.
Serve with pretzels, crackers, or celery sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Carbohydrates: 6g