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Gruyere Pinecone Spread

This creamy spread combines Gruyere and Neufchatel cheeses, then cleverly creates cheesy pinecones with the mixture using toasted and sliced almonds.

Prep time

15 min

Total time

2 hr 15 min

Servings

Makes 30 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 WHEAT THINS each.

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    Ingredients
    • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
    • 1 env. (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix
    • 4 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup almonds, toasted
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary (5 inch)
    •  WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
  • Beat Neufchatel cheese and dry soup mix in medium bowl until blended. Add shredded cheese; mix well.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into 5x2-1/2-inch oval that is slightly pointed at one end to resemble a pinecone. Place on serving plate, leaving spaces around sides of both pinecones. Insert nuts, at a slight angle and in horizontal rows, into cheese mixture as shown in photo.
  • Tuck rosemary sprigs around pinecones to resemble tree branches.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours. Let pinecones stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to soften slightly.
  • Serve with WHEAT THINS.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using shredded Emmental or Swiss cheese.

NoteTo prepare more than 2 hours ahead of time, shape cheese mixture into pinecone shapes but do not cover with nuts. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Insert nuts into pinecones up to 2 hours before serving.

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Amount per serving Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 360mg
Carbohydrate 24g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 4g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 6% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 4% DV
Vitamin D 0% DV

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