Swiss Cheese And Cherry Spread Recipes

SWISS CHERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add bread cubes; cook and stir until browned. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain syrup from cherries into a medium saucepan. Add cornstarch, sugar, extracts and remaining butter; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in cherries. Divided bread cubes among two serving dishes; top with the cherry mixture. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired.

SWISS CHERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, brown sugar and garlic salt; reduce heat. Cook until onions are caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cherries; cook until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes longer., Place toasted bread on a baking sheet; spoon cherry mixture evenly over toast. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

SWEET CHERRY CHEESE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cut butter into crushed cookies until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine the pie filling and extracts; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with filling. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and extract until fluffy. Fold in cherries. Serve with bread, bagels and toast. Store in the refrigerator.

SWISS CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the cheese and cream; beat until smooth fluffy.
• Cream the butter with the Kirsch.
• Combine the two mixtures. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with some nutmeg. Beat until very smooth. Chill before using.

SWISS CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix the 3 ingredients together and serve with your favorite crackers.

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all but cherries.
• Once well mixed, fold in the chopped cherries and then chill covered for 3 hours.

CHERRY AND PECAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 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, cherry mixture, and salt and pepper to taste until spread is combined well. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled, covered.
• Serve spread with scones or crackers.

SWISS CHERRY CHEESE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine cake mix with oil, water and eggs.
• Bake in 2 (8 inch) greased and floured round cake pans for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Cool.
• Split each layer into 2 thin layers.
• For frosting cream vanilla frosting, cream cheese and lemon juice.
• Spread frosting over cake layers, then cherry pie filling on top of frosting.
• Continue, ending with pie filling on top.
• Store cake in refrigerator.

SWISS CHEESE AND CHERRY SPREAD

Steps:

• Bring cheese and butter to room temperature Meanwhile, snip cherries and cover with boiling water and let stand 10 minutes.
• Drain well; pat cherries dry with paper towels and set aside.
• Place cheese, butter, mayo and mustard in a food-processor bowl.
• Cover and process till combined.
• Stir in cherries and green onions; cover and refrigerate.
• Serve with crackers or cocktail breads (rye or whole wheat is great).
• Makes about 2 cups.