Apricot-Chipotle-Cream Cheese Star

Apricot-Chipotle-Cream Cheese Star
15 min.
16
190kcal

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Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than the Apricot-Chipotle-Cream Cheese Star! This delightful dish combines the creamy richness of softened cream cheese with the sharpness of white Cheddar, creating a luscious base that is both savory and satisfying. The addition of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the unique blend of apricot preserves, gingerroot, and chipotle chiles introduces a sweet and spicy kick that will leave everyone wanting more.

Perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a festive holiday party, a casual get-together, or a sophisticated cocktail hour, this cheese star is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Shaped like a star and topped with a vibrant mixture of apricot preserves and spices, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your appetizer table. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish!

Serve it alongside an assortment of crunchy crackers, and watch as your guests dive in, savoring each bite of this delectable treat. With only 190 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up your food processor, and get ready to create a memorable dish that will have everyone raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cream cheese softened (from two 8-oz packages)
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded white
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • teaspoons ginger finely chopped
  • teaspoons chipotles in adobo chopped (from 7-oz can)
  • 48  round buttery crackers 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • knife

Directions

  1. In food processor, place cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion powder and mustard. Cover; process, scraping side of bowl if necessary, until well mixed.
  2. Add pecans. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 2 or 3 times until mixed.
  3. Using parchment paper, cut out a star shape 7 inches in diameter. Spoon the cheese spread evenly onto the shape, using a table knife to shape the star. Turn onto a serving plate; remove the parchment paper.
  4. In small bowl, mix preserves, gingerroot and chiles. Spoon over cheese star.
  5. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories190kcal
Protein8.22%
Fat66.09%
Carbs25.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.94
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.025217394466%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.19kcal
9.51%
Fat:14.31g
22.01%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.75%
Carbohydrates:12.51g
4.17%
Net Carbohydrates:11.87g
4.32%
Sugar:4.95g
5.5%
Cholesterol:28.56mg
9.52%
Sodium:195.54mg
8.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4g
8%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.54%
Phosphorus:90.24mg
9.02%
Calcium:88.9mg
8.89%
Vitamin A:373.68IU
7.47%
Selenium:4.67µg
6.67%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.49%
Vitamin K:5.24µg
4.99%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.67%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.08%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.91%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Iron:0.58mg
3.25%
Folate:10.87µg
2.72%
Magnesium:10.36mg
2.59%
Fiber:0.64g
2.56%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.16%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.03%
Potassium:66.01mg
1.89%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.6%