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DRIED PLUM & CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 16
 

Ingredients

• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened*
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dried plums, divided
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice, to taste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt
 

Preparation

In bowl, combine cream cheese, dried plums, nuts, 1 tablespoon of the orange juice, honey and cinnamon; mix well.

Add remaining orange juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.

Season with salt, as desired.

To serve, spread onto toasted bagels, sliced apples, crackers or celery sticks.
 

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories  75 
Cholesterol  16mg 
% of Calories from Fat  70% 
Fat  6g 
Sodium  42mg 
Carbohydrates  4g 
Protein  2g 
Fiber  1g 

* Use fat free cream cheese for reduced fat
Reduced Fat Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories  37 
Cholesterol  3mg 
% of Calories from Fat  26% 
Fat  1g 
Sodium  68mg 
Carbohydrates  5g 
Protein  3g 
Fiber  1g 
 

California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org