A festive and delicious gingerbread dip perfect for charcuterie boards, featuring a blend of cream cheese and warm spices, served with assorted meats, cheeses, and fruits.
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:Serves 8
Category:Appetizer
Method:Mixing and assembling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3.5 oz prosciutto
3.5 oz salami
3.5 oz smoked ham
5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
4.2 oz brie, sliced
4.2 oz gouda, sliced
1 small bunch red grapes
1 small bunch green grapes
1 apple, sliced
1 pear, sliced
2.1 oz dried apricots
2.1 oz dried figs, halved
1.8 oz mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
4.2 oz assorted crackers
2.8 oz breadsticks
7 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2.1 oz powdered sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until fully smooth and light in texture.
Add powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the dip is creamy and well combined.
Transfer the gingerbread dip mixture into a small bowl and refrigerate until serving time.
Display the cured meats, cheese cubes and slices, fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks on a large serving board or platter, arranging components attractively.
Set the chilled gingerbread dip bowl in the center or at a corner of the board for guests’ easy access.
Present immediately, allowing guests to combine the dip with fruits, crackers, or cheese as preferred.