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December 11, 2010 ·

Cranberry-Citrus Cream Cheese Hostess Gifts

Christmas/New Years· Hostess gifts· Recipes· Tutorial

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Delicious and oh-so-easy gifts are what we need this busy season. Just make sure you make enough to save a jar for yourself!
 
So pull the kids in the kitchen to help and gather your ingredients. All you need are two 8oz blocks of (room temperature) cream cheese, 1/2 can of whole cranberry sauce, 1 Tbl of frozen OJ concentrate,
2 Tbl. powdered sugar.
 
 
I love using my food processor but you could use a mixer also. Add all your ingredients and blend until smooth and fluffy.
 
 
 
Divide evenly and spoon into 4 half-pint jars. I picked up these cute Ball jars at the local grocery store.
 
 
Decorate with any tissue paper and ribbon you have on hand. Be creative! Be sure to refrigerate until use. Spread on a toasted bagel or English muffin and serve with a hot pot of coffee!
Merry Christmas neighbor!
 
 
I would love to share more with you! Please consider following me! Happy Holidays!
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Comments

  1. Beth@The Stories of A2Z says

    December 12, 2010 at 4:13 am

    Easy, yummy, and cute! I would say it’s perfect! And how cute is that little Santa nephew of mine? Adorable ;).

  2. My Cottage Charm says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Oh my Lord what a beautiful child! 🙂 Oh and the cream cheese stuff looks good too! lol
    Have a great day!
    Missy

  3. Urban Farmgirl says

    December 12, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Ok, I know I left a comment last night…but it must not have gone through, so let me try this again! ;o)

    I found your blog through your fabulous sis, Beth. You girl have some serious talent in your gene pool, obviously…so I am happy to find your new blog! Congrats and I can’t wait to see what creativity you have up your sleeve!

    Oooh…and I’m snowed in today, so just may give your recipe a try! My husband thanks you, I am sure. ;o)

    Mary

  4. Debra from Bungalow says

    December 12, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Looks like a great gift and yummy treat AND what a gorgeous child!

    I met your talented sis briefly and see that talent runs in your family. Welcome to blog land, I wish you much success…anxious to see more…

  5. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Wow….these look so yummy. And — the talent in your family gene pool is oozing out. I can not wait to see more of your little corner of blog world. 🙂

    Cheers~
    e

  6. Mrs. White says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Looks delicious and lovely!
    You are so creative!

    Blessings
    Mrs. White from The Legacy of Home

  7. Molly Smith says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    Thanks for sharing this idea! And your presentation is fabulous! I found you through Jen’s tweet! Love your Blog.

    Cheers! Molly

  8. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    December 12, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Great idea!! I shared it on my Tatertots and Jello facebook page and linked to you.

    Congratulations on your blog. I am a friend of Beth’s 🙂

    xoxo
    Jen

  9. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    December 12, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Hi, Kim, so nice to meet you! Any sis of Beth’s is a friend of mine too. Love your sis! Congrats on the new blog, have fun & you’ll meet so many new people.

    Your little one is just adorable!!!

  10. Myra Hope says

    December 12, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Kim, I’m so excited you’re blogging! I loved the NOEL craft that Beth shared about recently and I love this cream cheese recipe! What a fabulous gift idea!

    I can’t wait to read more! 🙂

  11. The Mulberry Girl says

    December 12, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    This looks delish! Nice to meet you Kim, I follow your sister’s blog, looks like yours will be just as much fun! I’m a follower now – have fun and welcome to blogland!

  12. Chris says

    December 13, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Well, I’ve been waiting for this blog debut! So glad to see you joined us. Your sister is my blog BFF. So…any sister of Beth’s is a sister of mine. I think that reads creepier than I meant it. Congratulations on the new blog. All your posts have been wonderful!

  13. Miki says

    December 13, 2010 at 5:51 am

    Yum, I can’t wait to try this! And I am SO GLAD you decided to create your blog! Miki

  14. Marianne@Songbird says

    December 13, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Hmm that looks really yummy, and I love the way you decorated the jars. Who wouldn’t be glad to receive this.
    BTW hooray for you starting a blog, after hearing Beth rave about your talents for so long, I am glad we now get to see that on a regular basis with our own eyes.

  15. Jerri says

    December 13, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    What a great gift! And the jars look so cute!

    Hope you can come by for my Holly Bloggy Recipe Party on Thursday!

  16. Elizabeth says

    December 14, 2010 at 4:02 am

    This looks delicious! Would love for you to visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! The party will be open until Friday if you want to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a great day! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

  17. Val says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    This is brilliant and drool worthy!!! Thanks for such a great post!!

  18. Anonymous says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    May I borrow your adorable child to hand these out? Sounds delicious and what a great gift. Quick and easy too!

    -ella

  19. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    How sweet…and what a cute little elf you have working for you! I’m sure TROUBLE is not happening this close to Christmas! Happy holidays! ♥

  20. Jerri says

    December 18, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    Came back to let you know that I’m featuring you on my blog tomorrow. Come and grab my featured button if you’d like one!

  21. Heidi says

    December 19, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    I made this today! My husband loved it, I think I might make more and do Christmas gifts, thanks for sharing. I’ll also be blogging about it and will link to your blog. Merry Christmas

  22. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Oh yummmm! I just made a cranberry spread, but it didn’t have orange in it! I’m trying yours next time!

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