Cranberry Cream Cheese Bruschetta

Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites - Bruschetta with slices of toasted baguette bread topped with thick layer of brown sugar cream cheese, and topped with chopped cranberry relish with mint. Served on burlap with several others in the background.

This Cranberry Cream Cheese Bruschetta appetizer is the perfect cranberry cream cheese snack to make for Thanksgiving for Christmas. Made with a sweet brown sugar cream cheese spread, toasted bread, and sweet cranberry relish with fresh mint.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry bruschetta

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Ingredients

Cranberry Relish Topping

12 oz fresh cranberries
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
½ cup granulated sugar

Baguette

1 loaf baguette bread cut into ¼ in slices
3 tbsp butter melted
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp light brown sugar packed

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Spread

8 oz container cream cheese spread
3 tbsp light brown sugar packed
½ tsp ground cinnamon

Topping

2 tsp finely chopped mint
⅓ cup honey

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a food processor or food chopper, combine cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Blend until finely chopped, wiping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Pour cranberry relish into a bowl. Tightly cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 3 hours or overnight.
TIP: This step allows the cranberries to absorb and sweeten the fruit.
Mix 3 tbsp brown sugar and ¼ tsp cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
Cut bread into ¼-inch slices
Dip one side of bread into melted butter.
Top bread generously with the mixture and brush excess off. Line onto baking sheet.
Bake in a 360°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
Cream the cream cheese, 3 tbsp brown sugar, salt, and ¼ cinnamon until light and fluffy.
Spread a thick even layer across each slice.
Drain cranberry juice from relish.
Generously top each slice with the cranberry relish.
Garnish with finely chopped mint and a drizzle of honey.
Cover and refrigeratre until ready to serve. Takeout 30 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

TIP: The tartness of cranberries can vary based on the time of the season. I'd recommend adding the granulated sugar as needed. Taste after cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice is added. If too tart, add more sugar or to your liking.

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