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Ginger-Lemon Cheese Spread with Pineapple-Peach Sauce

Make-Ahead Time: Up to 2 days before serving

Final Prep Time: 5 minutes

Yield: Makes 8 servings



Ingredients:



2packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1cup sour cream

3tablespoons packed brown sugar

1tablespoon grated lemon peel

3/4teaspoon ground ginger

1/2cup crushed pineapple, well drained

1/2cup peach or apricot preserves

Assorted crackers and sliced fresh fruit, such as apples and pears









Preparation:





1.Line 3-cup decorative mold or bowl with plastic wrap.2.Combine cream cheese and sour cream in large bowl; beat until creamy. (Do not overbeat.) Add brown sugar, lemon peel and ginger; stir until well blended.3.Spoon cheese mixture into prepared mold. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 2 days.4.To complete recipe, combine pineapple and peach preserves in small bowl. Unmold cheese spread onto serving plate. Spoon sauce around cheese. Serve with crackers and fruit.







Variation:

Press toasted chopped walnuts onto cheese spread and serve Pineapple-Peach Sauce alongside of spread.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

190 mg







Protein

5 g







Carbohydrate

24 g







Cholesterol

75 mg







Total Fat

26 g







Calories

346









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

1/2







Fruit

11/2







Fat

5