A Simply Spirited Spread

Awesome! This is a different take for dates and nuts.

Makes approximately 1 cup.

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons rum
• 1 teaspoon firmly packed dark brown sugar

Place the cream cheese , dates, nuts, rum and brown sugar in the container of a food processor. Process for 45 seconds, or until almost smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container, if necessary.

Scrape the spread into a small bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. To serve, let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to soften.

Adapted from: Simply Scones by Leslie Weiner and Barbara Albright

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