Raspberry Cheddar Spread Recipes

RASPBERRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended.
• Beat in cheeses and onions.
• Stir in pecans.
• Spread into a plastic wrap-lined 9 inch round dish. Refrigerate until set. About an hour.
• Invert onto a serving plate; spread with preserves and serve with crackers.

RASPBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix well. Spoon mixture into shallow serving dish. Refridgerate for 2 hours to chill. Before serving top with raspberry preserves. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

RASPBERRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended. Beat in cheeses and onions. Stir in pecans. Spread intoa plastic-wrap lined 9-inch round dish. Refrigerate until set (about an hour). Invert onto a serving plate and spread with preserves. Serve with crackers. Yields about 3 - 1/2 cups. Source: Taste of Home The New Appetizer

RASPBERRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Beat in cheeses and onions. Stir in pecans. Spread into a plastic wrap-lined 9-in. round dish. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour., Invert onto a serving plate; spread with preserves. Serve with crackers.

ZIPPY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

OLD-WORLD RASPBERRY-CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
• Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in the cheese. Remove 3/4 cup of the mixture and set aside.
• Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch-square baking pan. Spread the jam evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with the nuts and then the reserved crumb mixture. Press gently.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
• Cool completely in the pan. Cut the cooled pastry into 2-by-1-inch bars. Store, well-wrapped, in the refrigerator.

RASPBERRY FRUIT SPREAD WITHOUT PECTIN

Steps:

• Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Inspect 3 jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Slowly bring raspberry mixture to a boil and simmer uncovered over medium heat until the mixture is no longer liquid, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Stir every few minutes and skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Ladle raspberry jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

RASPBERRY CHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• Place grated cheese in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature until soft and slightly oily.
• Stir in onions,pecans,cayenne,mayonnaise0t and pepper sauce.
• Knead with hands (wash them first!) until well blended.
• Line a 10 inch pan with plastic wrap (an indented flan dish works best but a cake pan or any pan with a flat bottom works well too).
• Press cheese mixture firmly into pan;cover top with additional plastic wrap and press mixture again to mold firmly.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until cheese is firm again.
• To serve, unmold torte onto onto serving dish, spread top with preserves, garnish with fresh raspberries and serve with assorted crackers.
• The torte can be made ahead, but preserves should not be spread on top more than 1 hour before serving.

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.