Name: Whipped Cream Cheese Butter Boards with Two Toppings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 thyme sprig, plus a few leaves for serving; 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup; 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 2 containers (227 g each) whipped French onion cream cheese; 3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy, thinly sliced; ¾ cup (80 g) fresh or frozen cranberries; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) water; 2 containers (227 g each) original whipped cream cheese; ½ small pear, ripe but firm, unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced; 2 tbsp roasted shelled pistachios, chopped; 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped; 1 tsp tarragon leaves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey; Croutons or crackers, for serving

Preparation

Onion and Bacon Topping
- In a pot over medium-high heat, cook the onions with the thyme sprig in the oil for 15 minutes or until nicely browned, stirring a few times. Season lightly with salt. Deglaze with the vinegar. Let reduce until almost dry. Add the maple syrup and Worcestershire sauce. Season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Spread the cream cheese out on a 12-inch (30 cm) square wooden board, creating decorative waves on the surface with a spoon. Top with the onion mixture. Garnish with the bacon and thyme leaves. Season generously with pepper.
Cranberry, Pear and Pistachio Topping
- In a small pot, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the cranberries have burst and the liquid is thick and syrupy, stirring a few times. Remove the pot from the heat. Using a fork, mash the cranberries. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Spread the cream cheese out on another wooden board of the same size, creating decorative waves on the surface with a spoon. Top with the cranberry compote. Garnish with the pear, pistachios and herbs. Drizzle with the honey.
- Serve the cream cheese boards with croutons or crackers.

Whipped Cream Cheese Butter Boards with Two Toppings

Categories

Ingredients

Onion and Bacon Topping

Cranberry, Pear and Pistachio Topping

Preparation

Onion and Bacon Topping

Cranberry, Pear and Pistachio Topping

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