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Cherry Pecan Cream Cheese Spread

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Patricia Holbrook

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3 cups

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Ingredients:

1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup water
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. freshly grated lime zest

Directions:

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.

 
 
 

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