Here’s the No-Sugar Added Holiday Cheese Delight recipe revised to fit Weight Watchers with SmartPoints information:
Weight Watchers No-Sugar Added Holiday Cheese Delight
Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely chopped almonds
- ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup unsweetened dried apricots, finely chopped
- ¼ cup pitted and chopped black olives
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
Instructions:
- Prepare the Almonds:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the chopped almonds until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine Fruits and Nuts:
- In a bowl, mix the toasted almonds, cranberries, apricots, olives, chives, orange zest, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth. Fold in the fruit and nut mixture until evenly combined.
- Form the Roll:
- Place a sheet of plastic wrap on your work surface. Shape the cheese mixture into a log in the center of the wrap.
- Wrap the plastic around the cheese, rolling tightly to form a smooth log. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Finish:
- Before serving, remove the plastic wrap. Optionally, roll the cheese log in extra chopped almonds and chives for added texture and flavor.
- Serve:
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread.
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 6 per serving
Notes:
- Smart Points: 6 per serving, based on using 8 servings from the recipe.
- Nutrition Information per Serving:
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 10g
Feel free to adjust the recipe or portion sizes to better fit your dietary needs and preferences. Enjoy your festive cheese delight!