Cranberry, Port and Pistachio Holiday Toppers

Description

A recipe for Cranberry, Port and Pistachio Holiday Toppers

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup port wine or white grape juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened*

1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts, toasted**

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Keebler Town House Toppers Original Crackers

Preparation

Prep Time: 20 minutes

1. In small saucepan, combine cranberries, wine and honey. Bring to a simmer. Cook about 5 minutes or until cranberries are plump. Cool to room temperature.

2. In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Add half cranberry mixture, half pistachios, parsley, salt and pepper. Beat until combined.

3. Spoon cream cheese mixture onto crackers. Top with remaining cranberry mixture and remaining pistachios.

*NOTE: Soften in microwave on high 15 to 20 seconds.

**NOTE: To toast nuts, spread evenly on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice.

Carlos Guia, The Commander's Palace, Las Vegas