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Cranberry Orange Ginger Cream Cheese Salad Ring
Cranberry Cream Cheese salad ring is a welcome change from the usual side dish. You can even have it for dessert!
Servings (slide to adjust): servings
Calories per serving: 252kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pure cane sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange rind
- 1 tablespoon candied ginger
- 12 ounces cranberries, 1 bag of fresh
- ½ cup Whole cashews
- 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup pure cane sugar
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Ingredients necessary for the recipe step are in italic. Ingredient measurements may vary due to measurement tools used.
Instructions
- 1/2 cup Whole cashewsLine the ring mold with the cashews and set aside.
- 1 tablespoon candied gingerSlice the ginger.
- 1 cup pure cane sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon orange rindIn a deep, heavy bottom pot, put the sugar, water, orange rind, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer, and simmer, uncovered for about 5 minutes to allow the orange rind to soften.
- 12 ounces cranberriesAdd the cranberries, and lower the heat.
- Let them cook, stirring occasionally until they have mostly all popped.
- Use a hand blender to puree the mixture.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Carefully start spooning the mixture over the cashews until they are all covered, then put in the rest of the mixture, using a spatula to spread it all evenly.
- Let it sit on the counter for about a half an hour, then put in the refrigerator to firm, at least three hours.
- 8 ounces Cream cheese softened, 1/4 cup pure cane sugarIn a stand mixer, put the cream cheese and sugar. Mix until fluffy.
- Get a large bowl, larger than your ring mold, and fill it with hot water. Have a serving plate ready.
- Dip the mold in the hot water, being careful not to let the water get into the ring.
- Put the plate over the ring, and turn upside down. Your ring should pop out very nicely.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of the ring, and decorate as desired.
- Serve cold.
Notes
Quick notes
I used a hand blender to puree mine, but you can use a regular blender, or if you like whole cranberries, omit this step entirely.
Variations
You can omit almost everything except the sugar. if you are allergic to nuts, certainly omit the cashews. If orange or ginger bother you, omit those, too.
I used a hand blender to puree mine, but you can use a regular blender, or if you like whole cranberries, omit this step entirely.
Variations
You can omit almost everything except the sugar. if you are allergic to nuts, certainly omit the cashews. If orange or ginger bother you, omit those, too.
Nutrition
Serving: 108gCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g
I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian and any nutritional information on the-good-plate.com should only be used as a general guideline.