Creamy Cheese Spread with Brandied Cranberries

Cranberries have just the right acidity to balance the richness of the three cheeses. The salty-sweet-sharp flavor combination is fantastic.

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ingredients 8
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

1: (8-oz.) pkg. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

1: oz. (1/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese

4: oz. (1 cup) shredded white Cheddar cheese

1: tablespoon chopped onion

1: cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

1/4: cup sugar

3: tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

3: tablespoons brandy

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Directions

1 Line flat shallow 1 1/2-cup dish with plastic wrap. In food processor bowl with metal blade or mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese and onion; process until well blended. Spoon cheese mixture into lined dish; smooth top. Cover; refrigerate.
2 In small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and apple juice concentrate. Cook over low heat until juices flow and cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Stir in brandy. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes or until cooled.
3 About 30 minutes before serving time, remove cover from cheese; invert onto small serving plate. Remove plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes for best flavor. Before serving, spoon cranberry mixture over cheese. Serve with assorted crackers.