Red Grapefruit Cheese Spread
Savor the zesty flavors of Texas red grapefruit combined with a creamy cheese spread in this delightful recipe. Perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack during the day.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 | red grapefruits, peeled and sectioned |
| 1⁄2 | cup dried apricots |
| 1 | cup water |
| 1 | lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded |
| 1 | (5 ounce) jar Neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple |
| 1 | (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
| 2 | teaspoons poppy seeds |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped walnuts |
Instructions
Preparation and Mixing | |
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| 1. | Peel and section the red grapefruits over a bowl, ensuring to reserve the juice. |
| 2. | Chop the grapefruit sections and set them aside to drain. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, combine the dried apricots with water and let them stand for 2 hours. |
| 4. | After 2 hours, drain and chop the apricots. |
| 5. | In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, Neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple, and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth. |
| 6. | Measure 1/4 cup of the reserved grapefruit juice and stir it into the cheese mixture. |
| 7. | Fold in the poppy seeds, chopped walnuts, chopped apricots, and prepared grapefruit sections. |
| 8. | Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, cover it, and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 691.7 kcal |
| Protein | 33.1 g |
| Fat | 52.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Sugar | 18.8 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița