Cranberry Ambrosia Cream Cheese Holiday Spread recipe
Part of the magic of the Holidays for me is the observance of various rituals and traditions. In the uncertainty of everyday life, Holidays act like an anchor between the past and the present, holding the ship of life steady and bringing some calm amidst the storm.
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries, divided
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can shredded coconut, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Pecan halves, toasted
Gingersnaps as accompaniment
Stir together cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add dried cranberries, reserving 1/4 cup cranberries.
Drain pineapple; pat dry between layers of paper towels.
Stir pineapple and coconut into cream cheese mixture, reserving 1/4 cup coconut. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon mixture into a decorative container. Sprinkle reserved dried cranberries around edges. Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup coconut in center, and top with pecan halves.
Serve with gingersnaps.
Makes 24 appetizer servings.
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