Cherry Cheesecake Bagel Spread

Ingredients:

12 oz plain cream cheese

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3.4 oz package cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix

½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts

21 oz can Cherry Pie Filling or 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla extract and instant pudding mix. Stir until combined. The consistency will be thick.

2. Fold in chopped macadamia nuts

3. Strain the pie filling to separate the cherries from the filling liquid. Reserve liquid for flavoring and coloring (see Tip below).

4. Finely chop the cherries and fold into spread.

5. Serve immediately or refrigerate prior to use.

Tip: To make the bagel spread “pink” add the pie filling liquid with the cherries

Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6-10

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