Christmas Fruit Cheese Pud with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Delight your holiday guests with this festive and flavorful Christmas Fruit Cheese Pud with Sweet Chilli Sauce! This no-cook appetizer combines rich cream cheese and mascarpone with bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries, apricots, and golden raisins, complemented by the crunch of pistachios. A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg adds warm, holiday spice, while the sweet chilli sauce drizzled over the top brings an unexpected tangy kick. Perfectly paired with crackers or bread, this crowd-pleasing cheese pudding is as stunning to serve as it is simple to prepare. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a show-stopping addition to your Christmas table that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 150 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 75 grams Dried cranberries
- 50 grams Chopped dried apricots
- 50 grams Golden raisins
- 50 grams Shelled pistachios
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 60 ml Sweet chilli sauce
- 5 grams Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 100 grams Crackers or bread slices (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese. Use a spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, golden raisins, and shelled pistachios. Make sure the fruit and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
Step 3
Add the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg, and gently mix to incorporate the spices.
Step 4
Line a small pudding bowl or a round mold with plastic wrap, ensuring there is enough overhang to fully cover the top of the mixture.
Step 5
Spoon the cheese and fruit mixture into the prepared bowl, pressing down gently to eliminate air pockets and create a smooth surface.
Step 6
Fold the plastic wrap over the top of the mixture to cover it completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to firm up.
Step 7
When ready to serve, carefully unwrap the plastic and invert the cheese pudding onto a serving plate.
Step 8
Drizzle the sweet chilli sauce over the top of the cheese pud, letting it cascade down the sides for a festive presentation.
Step 9
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Step 10
Serve with crackers or slices of bread on the side for dipping or spreading.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (592.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2145.1 |
| Total Fat 109.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 202mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2085.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 263.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 162.4g | |
| Protein 32.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 399.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1836.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories