Honey Pecan Cream Cheese
Honey Pecan Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to mix.
⏱️ 30 min
- 2
While the cream cheese softens, spread the pecans in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let cool completely, then roughly chop.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, chopped toasted pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a spatula or an electric mixer on low speed, mix all ingredients until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the honey pecan cream cheese to an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and for the cream cheese to firm up slightly before serving.
⏱️ 60 min
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Honey Pecan Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to mix.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
While the cream cheese softens, spread the pecans in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let cool completely, then roughly chop.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, chopped toasted pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a spatula or an electric mixer on low speed, mix all ingredients until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the honey pecan cream cheese to an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and for the cream cheese to firm up slightly before serving.
⏱️ 60 min