raspberry cheese spread

Recipe by
Mary Ann Waite
Ajijic

This is my easy appetizer that I make often during the holidays. Everyone loves it and requests the recipe. For over 30 years I only used raspberry preserves, then I recently tried it with the raspberry chipoltle sauce that I bought at Costco and it is now the only way I make it!

yield 12 +
prep time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For raspberry cheese spread

  • 4 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese or half medium and half sharp
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/3 c
    chopped green onions-including some of the green tops
  • 1/2 c
    raspberry chipotle sauce or raspberry preserves

How To Make raspberry cheese spread

  • 1
    Mix the 1st 3 ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well blended.
  • 2
    Line an 8 inch springform pan or a bowl or a mold with plastic wrap with a long overhang for easy removal
  • 3
    Pat the mixture into your prepared pan. Cover the top with the overhang of plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours for the best flavor.
  • 4
    Prior to serving, unmold the cheese spread onto a serving plate and pour the raspberry chipotle sauce on top. Serve with assorted crackers-my favorite is Triscuits.
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