Pineapple Almond Cheese Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Pineapple Almond Cheese Spread, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. Featuring a luscious base of softened cream cheese blended with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds, this spread is further enhanced by the zest of green onions and a hint of garlic and black pepper. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks, or as an everyday snack. Serve it chilled with crackers, fresh veggies, or baguette slices, and wow your guests with its vibrant taste and satisfying texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

227 grams Cream cheese
1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
0.5 cup Almonds (sliced and toasted)
2 tablespoons Green onions (finely chopped)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
6 Whole almonds (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before starting.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the drained crushed pineapple. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 3

Stir in the toasted sliced almonds, chopped green onions, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

Step 5

Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl or shape it into a ball on a platter for a more decorative presentation. Garnish with whole almonds if desired.

Step 6

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetables of choice. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2231.6

Total Fat 191.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 229.3mg	0%
Sodium 1309.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 63.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 869.4mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2182.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.3%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 16.0%