Stuffed Cheese Spread

Health score
1%
Stuffed Cheese Spread
205 min.
10
208kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful addition to your next gathering? Look no further than this irresistible Stuffed Cheese Spread! Perfect for parties, game days, or simply a cozy night in, this creamy and flavorful dip is sure to impress your guests and elevate your snack game.

Imagine a luscious blend of cream cheese and rich Edam cheese, combined with the tangy goodness of marinated artichoke hearts and the delightful crunch of toasted pine nuts. This spread not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a beautiful presentation, as it is served in a hollowed-out cheese shell. The process of creating this dish is as enjoyable as the final result, making it a fun project for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices alike.

With a preparation time of just over three hours, you can easily make this ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up in the refrigerator. Serve it alongside your favorite crackers, and watch as your friends and family gather around, eager to dig in. The combination of creamy, savory, and nutty flavors will have everyone coming back for more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this delightful Stuffed Cheese Spread!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings round buttery crackers 
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • ounces edam cheese 
  • 0.3 cup marinated artichoke drained chopped
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • knife
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Remove outer plastic wrap of cheese.
  2. Cut just through top of wax (not through cheese), making 8 equal wedges. Carefully pull back wax wedges from center toward outside edge. Hollow out cheese with knife or spoon, leaving 1/2-inch-thick side and bottom; reserve cheese shell. Finely chop enough of the scooped-out cheese to measure 1 cup.
  3. Place 1 cup chopped cheese, the cream cheese, artichoke hearts, 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts and the basil in food processor. Cover and process until well mixed.
  4. Pack half of the mixture ( 2/3 cup) into cheese shell. Reserve other half for refilling. Press remaining pine nuts lightly into top of cheese. Cover and refrigerate until filling is firm, about 3 hours but no longer than 1 week.
  5. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein13.67%
Fat64.14%
Carbs22.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.4
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.3126087629277%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.55kcal
10.38%
Fat:14.91g
22.95%
Saturated Fat:6.29g
39.33%
Carbohydrates:11.61g
3.87%
Net Carbohydrates:11.01g
4.01%
Sugar:2.08g
2.31%
Cholesterol:26.25mg
8.75%
Sodium:378.39mg
16.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.15g
14.3%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.33%
Calcium:179.49mg
17.95%
Phosphorus:178.55mg
17.86%
Vitamin K:10.45µg
9.96%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.64%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.35%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.63%
Vitamin A:328.92IU
6.58%
Selenium:4.37µg
6.24%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.15%
Iron:1.03mg
5.75%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.41%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.76%
Magnesium:18.23mg
4.56%
Folate:16.61µg
4.15%
Copper:0.07mg
3.65%
Potassium:87.72mg
2.51%
Fiber:0.59g
2.37%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin C:1.08mg
1.31%