Cherry Pecan Spread

Name: Cherry Pecan Spread
Ingredients: 2 cups small curd fat-free cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup dried tart cherry, halved; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups small curd fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried tart cherry, halved
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or pulse until smooth.
2

Transfer cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Stir in sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, cherries and lemon zest.
3

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. (Spread can be kept chilled longer but cherries will begin to stain).
4

Serve as a spread for muffins, bagels, English muffins or toast.
5

* To toast the pecans - preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
6

Serving size = 1 tablespoon.