Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Transform your everyday snacks with this Cinnamon Cream Cheese, a simple yet irresistible blend of cream cheese, honey, and spices adds a delicious twist to bagels, toast, and more, making it a must-have in your kitchen.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces regular or ⅓-less fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Optional: English muffins, bagels, toast, graham crackers or cinnamon sugar crackers
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whip together cream cheese, honey, vanilla, cranberries, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, and orange zest with a hand mixer or fork until well combined.
- Taste and add more ingredients as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Place extra dried cranberries on top, if desired.
- Serve with English muffins, bagels, toast, graham crackers or cinnamon sugar crackers.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the amount of honey to your preference. For a less sweet spread, reduce the honey, or add a touch more for extra sweetness. Maple syrup can also be used in place of honey.
- Spice Options: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a similar flavor profile.
- Fruit Additions: Substitute dried cranberries with raisins, chopped dried apricots, or currants for a different twist.
- Cream Cheese Variations: Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter, fluffier texture, or try a flavored cream cheese for additional depth. Philadelphia brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese is an excellent base for this spread!
- Dairy-Free Option: Use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative to make this spread suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
Storage and Freezing
Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir well before using, as it may firm up slightly when chilled. For longer storage, freeze the spread in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using and give it a good stir to restore its creamy consistency. Tried this recipe?Mention @dinnerin321 or tag #dinnerin321!