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    Cherry Pecan Cream Cheese Spread


    Source of Recipe


    Brass Pineapple Bed & Breakfast

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup dried sour cherries
    1 cup water
    2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
    1/4 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest

    Recipe



    In a small heavy saucepan simmer cherries in water until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove pan from heat and cool mixture.
    In a bowl whisk together cream cheese, pecans, lime juice, thyme, zest, and cherry mixture. A little salt may be added also to enhance the flavor. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled, covered.
    Serve with scones or butter crackers. Makes about 3 cups.
 

 

 

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