- Cinnamon-Raisin Spread
- Creamy Cinnamon Spread
- Espresso Spread
- Pumpkin Spread
- Tropical Spread
- Zesty Pineapple Spread
Cinnamon-Raisin Spread ingredients
Makes about 1 cup
Spread
1 (8-oz) container soft cream cheese
1 (8-oz) container soft cream cheese
1/4 cup golden raisins
Directions
Process all ingredients in a food processor until raisins are coarsely chopped and the mixture is well blended.
The Cinnamon-Raisin Spread recipe is from Christmas Gifts of Good Taste: Book 1 (Little Rock: Leisure Arts, Inc, 1997), 30.
Creamy Cinnamon Spread ingredients
Makes about 1 cup
1 (8-oz) pkg Neufchâtel cheese, softened3 Tbsp sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
Bagels or
Brownie Nut Bread
Directions
In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat all ingredients until well blended. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.The Creamy Cinnamon Spread recipe is recipe is from In The Nick of Time Edited by Anne Van Wagner Childs (Little Rock: Leisure Arts, Inc, 1994), 106.

Espresso Spread ingredients
Makes enough for 14 muffins
Spread
1/2 tsp instant coffee granules, crushed
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Small amount boiling water
4-oz Neufchâtel cheese, softenedSmall amount boiling water
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Dissolve coffee granules and sugar in the vanilla and a small amount of boiling water; cool. Blend together all ingredients.Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Slightly adapts original recipe.
Pumpkin Spread ingredients
Makes enough for 6 servings
Spread8-oz Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla
For serving:
Toasted bagels or
Whole wheat toast
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to marry, about an hour. Serve on toasted bagel or warm biscuits.Slightly adapts Barns and Noodles.
Tropical Spread ingredients
Makes 2/3 cup
Spread8-oz Neufchâtel cheese, softened
2 Tbsp apricot preserves
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
2 Tbsp honey
1/3 cup flaked coconut
For serving
Banana nut bread slices
Directions
Combine all ingredients except coconut; mix until well blended. Add coconut and mix well; chill.Bring to room temperature before serving.
The Tropical Spread recipe from my card files is marked 1985.

Zesty Pineapple Spread ingredients
Makes about 4 cups
Spread2 (8-oz each) pkgs Neufchâtel cheese, softened
2 (8-oz each ) cans crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp finely chopped green onion
1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp garlic salt
For serving
Bagels
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients (through garlic salt). Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.Slightly adapts Zesty Pineapple Spread recipe is from Christmas Gifts of Good Taste: Book 1 (Little Rock: Leisure Arts, Inc, 1997), 37.
Index
Breakfast and Brunch > Sweet Dips / Spreads
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