Habaneros give this recipe a kick your guests will love.
My friend Tamara was my husband’s friend first. Not in a romantic way, I don’t think, just a friend. They went to church together as kids, so I inherited our friendship. And I’m glad I did. The amount of blackmail material I’ve squeezed out of her should last for several years.
Seriously, God has used Tamara to teach me a few things about caring for elderly parents, hospitality, and being joyful when life isn’t. She’s a good cook, too. This oft-requested recipe is just one example.
You’ve probably already seen various toppings poured over a block of cream cheese, but this cheese has Gorgonzola added which contributes a certain something special you will be hard-pressed to identify. But the best part is the sauce–Mango Green Apple Habanero Sauce by Cookwell. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find, but it’s available online, so I decided to go ahead and share it. In Texas, it is available at some H-E-B stores (found mine in Burleson). I am guessing jalapeno pepper jelly would be a good substitute if you can’t find the mango sauce.
Tamara's Spicy Mango and Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer
This goes together quickly. Seems like a great idea for a Super Bowl party!
P.S. I was not compensated in any way by Cookwell for saying nice things about their product.
| Spicy Mango and Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer |
- 1 bottle Mango Green Apple Habanero Sauce by Cookwell Company (See note)
- 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 8-ounce bars cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Combine 1 tablespoon Mango sauce and Gorgonzola with cream cheese using a food processor, mixer, or the back of a spoon and elbow grease. Spoon onto a sheet of plastic wrap and mold into desired shape such as a roll or brick. Chill.
- Blend the remaining bottle of the sauce with the onions and cranberries. Mix well.
- When ready to serve, place cheese on serving plate and cover with sauce, onion, and cranberries.
- Serve with crackers.
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It sure does present nicely! Colorful and appetizing and perfect for a group gathered in the family room around the coffee table. Cranberries seem to make everything special and this sounds so good!
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Perfect with cocktails!
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I live in Texas but I don’t know what does H E B store is…Well I am new to Texas….It does look yummy….
This looks so festive! I feel like organizing a party just to serve this
Paula, that has to be one of the prettiest appetizers I’ve ever seen! And I am quite intrigued by the Gogonzola/cream cheese base, yum! Thanks!
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I love the whole “spicy tart sauce over cream cheese” concept- that habanero sauce sounds like something I’d like to try.
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This appetizers looks really tasty, and the addition of the Gorgonzola cheese sounds great. A good snack for the up coming game. As usual your photos really stand out
Have a great week Paula.
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Mango and habaneros sound like a fantastic combination. I’ll keep my eye open for the sauce. If I can’t find it I’m thinking of mixing up my own.
Mimi
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The mango with the cranberries sounds wonderful. What a great dip!
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Easy and beautiful! Love it! I think that Market Street is related to HEB, so that’s where I will look for the special sauce.
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Easy and beautiful! Love it! I think Central Market is related to HEB, so that’s where I’ll look for the special sauce.
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