Cream Cheese Chutney Platter Food

CREAM CHEESE/CHUTNEY APPETIZER

Steps:

• Press softened cream cheese into oiled mold of desired shape. (For easy removal, spray mold with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap if desired.) , Unmold on chilled plate. Pour chutney over mold; sprinkle with onions. Ring plate with crackers (buttery crackers are especially good with this appetizer). Serve immediately.

CREAM CHEESE & CHUTNEY PLATTER

Steps:

• 1. With a mixer, beat cream cheese and then add cheddar cheese, sherry, curry powder and salt (if using).
• 2. Spread mixture on a serving platter about 1/2 inch thick. Chill until mixture is firm.
• 3. Just before serving, spread chutney over the top of the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with chopped green ions. Serve with crackers.

DRIED CRANBERRY CHUTNEY APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine dried cranberries, water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
• Bring to boiling.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Snip any large pieces of mango chutney.
• Stir chutney into cranberry mixture.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours (overnight recommended).
• Serve cranberry chutney with soft cheese or cream cheese, apple slices, and crackers, or with toasted baguette slices.
• Makes about 1-1/3 cups chutney (twenty-one 1-tablespoon servings).
• Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate chutney, covered, up to 2 days.

LAYERED CURRIED CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and curry powder in a small food processor; cover and pulse until blended. , Spread onto a 10-in. round serving platter. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with coconut, pecans, green onions and dried currants. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

CHUTNEY CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chutney.
• Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and top with chutney.
• Serve with crackers.

CHUTNEY CREAM CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chutney and mix thoroughly.
• Form into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
• Just before serving remove from refrigerator and place on a serving platter.
• Pour chutney over ball and spread with a spatula to coat evenly.
• Serve with crackers.

CHUTNEY-TOPPED CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in green onions. Spread into a shallow serving dish., Top with chutney; sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with crackers.