This recipe is so simple and yummy. If you need something to bring to an office party or neighborhood open house, this is an easy one that folks will love.
A version of a spread in the famed Come on In! cookbook by the Junior League of Jackson, Miss., this is one of my all time favorite recipes. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love it.
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons Amaretto (optional)
If desired, toast pecans. While not strictly necessary, it really brings out the buttery flavor of the pecans and isn’t much trouble. Just preheat your oven to about 350°, pour pecan pieces on a baking sheet, and bake for about 10 minutes and let completely cool before chopping.
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring well. That is it.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. The spread keeps well overnight and is better a day or two after it’s made.
Serve with apple slices, wheat thins, or your favorite cracker.
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Does the honey give this cheese ball a sweet taste?
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