Best 8 Cherry Pecan Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation with our Cherry Pecan Spread, a versatile spread that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of sweet and nutty flavors. This versatile spread is not only perfect for complementing a variety of dishes but also incredibly easy to make with our two provided recipes.

Our first recipe offers a classic approach, combining the vibrant flavors of cherries, pecans, and warm spices to create a delectable spread that pairs wonderfully with toast, crackers, or even ice cream. If you're seeking a more decadent experience, our second recipe elevates the Cherry Pecan Spread with the addition of cream cheese, resulting in a smooth and creamy spread that is sure to impress.

Both recipes are beginner-friendly and provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you'll have a homemade spread that not only tastes amazing but also adds a touch of elegance to your culinary creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY PECAN DREAMS



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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY PECAN SPREAD ON CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6.5-ounce) package cornbread and muffin mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup frozen whole corn kernels, thawed
1 (8-ounce) container strawberry cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia)
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, butter, and corn kernels. Stir until just combined.
  • Pour equal amounts of mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all spread ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, spread warm muffin with Cherry Pecan Spread.

CHICKEN, PECAN & CHERRY SALAD



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Already cooked chicken strips make this a super easy meal when I'm trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is another road to take when time is short and hungry family members surround the table! -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons dried cherries
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the first six vinaigrette ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHERRY AND PECAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Lime     Cherry     Pecan     Chill     Thyme     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup water
two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
scones or crackers as accompaniments

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan simmer cherries in water until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove pan from heat and cool mixture.
  • In a bowl whisk together cream cheese, pecans, lime juice, thyme, zest, cherry mixture, and salt and pepper to taste until spread is combined well. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled, covered.
  • Serve spread with scones or crackers.

CHERRY PECAN SPREAD



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Prize-tested winner from BHG magazine in the spreads for muffins, toast and bagels category. I've changed the cottage cheese and sour cream to fat free/low fat versions but if you're not dieting, hey, go for the big guns! ;-)

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/3 cups, 35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups small curd fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried tart cherry, halved
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or pulse until smooth.
  • Transfer cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, cherries and lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. (Spread can be kept chilled longer but cherries will begin to stain).
  • Serve as a spread for muffins, bagels, English muffins or toast.
  • * To toast the pecans - preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • Serving size = 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.6

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Dotted with pretty maraschino cherries, this spread is an attractive complement to your holiday table. -Ruth Hastings

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon whole milk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and extract until fluffy. Fold in cherries. Serve with bread, bagels and toast. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PECAN SPREAD



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I do not remember where I got the recipe for the Snowcap Spread. Since this is Pecan Month, here is a spread for crackers from the Colorado Cachet cookbook. Though the recipe indicates putting the pecan pieces on top, I just mix them into the spread. I have also altered this to include 1/3 cup diced green olives 8 ounces deviled ham, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper. (This is really mixing another recipe (Snowcap Spread with the Pecan Spread)

Provided by Toni in Colorado

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons diced onions
1/2 cup sour cream (more or less for consistency)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt (less if desired)

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, milk, green bell pepper, garlic salt, pepper, onion and sour cream.
  • Place in a bowl or on a plate you're going to serve.
  • Melt butter in a separate pan and add nuts and salt.
  • Stir well and drain on a paper towel.
  • Spoon nuts over cheese mixture.
  • Serve with crackers.
  • For the Snowcap Spread and Pecan Spread mixed, mix in the green olives, red bell pepper and deviled ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 166.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.3

PECAN CHERRY BREAD



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"My mom made this delicious bread for special occasions," recalls Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. Full of sweet cherries and nuts, the taste and appearance of this golden loaf make it ideal for autumn gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries and vanilla. , Pour into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a knife to cut the cherries in half and remove the pits.
  • The spread can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Serve the spread on toast, bagels, waffles, pancakes, or fruit.
  • Add the spread to smoothies or yogurt for a boost of flavor.
  • Use the spread as a glaze for ham or chicken.

Conclusion:

Cherry pecan spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tangy flavor, cherry pecan spread is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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