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WHEAT THINS Gruyere Pinecone Spread

Prep time

15 min

Total time

2 hr 15 min

Servings

Makes 30 servings, 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) spread and 11 crackers (20 g) each.

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    Ingredients
    • 2 pkg. (250 g each) brick light cream cheese, softened
    • 1 env. (28 g) dry onion soup mix
    • 1/4 lb. (115 g) Gruyere cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup almonds, toasted
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary (5 inch)
    •  Wheat Thins Crackers
Preparation
  • Beat  cream cheese and soup mix in medium bowl until blended. Add shredded cheese; mix well.
  • Divide  cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into 5x2-1/2-inch oval that is slightly pointed at one end to resemble a pinecone. Place on serving plate, leaving spaces around sides of both pinecones. Insert nuts, at a slight angle and in horizontal rows, into cheese mixture as shown in photo.
  • Tuck  rosemary sprigs around pinecones to resemble tree branches.
  • Refrigerate  2 hours. Let pinecones stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to soften slightly.
  • Serve  with crackers.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using shredded Emmental or Swiss cheese.

NoteTo prepare more than 2 hours ahead of time, shape cheese mixture into pinecone shapes but do not cover with nuts. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Insert nuts into pinecones up to 2 hours before serving.

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Amount per serving Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 270mg
Carbohydrate 16g
Fibre 1g
Sugars 3g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 4% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 6% DV
Iron 10% DV

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