Are you looking for something special to spread on your scones at tea time? You will love this cherry and pecan cream cheese spread! It's even delightful spread on a shortbread cookie or two, or spread atop a cupcake. ;) In our local market you can find dried cherries with the raisins and other dried fruits. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup water
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
Scones, Cookies, Crackers
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 until spread is combined well. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled, covered. Serve spread with
scones, cookies, bagels, crackers etc.
Makes about 3 cups
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