Sweet & Savory Cream Cheese Brick

This combo may sound odd, but we guarantee some swooning. Beth’s Farm Kitchen Jams are full-bodied, chunky and thick, freshly fruity and naturally sweet—the perfect counterpoint to the unexpected clean bite of horseradish. We recommend either Gingered Peaches, Neachycot (nectarines, peaches and apricots), Apricot, Fig or Cherrycot (cherries and apricots) from Beth’s Farm Kitchen. Try Mary’s Gone Crackers Original Flavor (organic, vegan and gluten-free) crackers for a nutty, nutritious and neutral platform.

Serves: 24-36 bites

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

16 oz. cream (or Neufchatel) cheese
4–6 oz. of your favorite chunky fruit preserves, marmalade or jam
2 Tbsp. horseradish (not creamy)

1. Arrange the cream cheese in a neat mound on a favorite plate.

2. In a small bowl, mix the jam and horseradish, and spread over the cheese. If you stack it, as pictured, spread some of the jam mixture on the first “brick”, making a sort of sandwich.

3. Surround with mild or neutral crackers, and don’t forget a serving knife.

Make it even easier, using chutney in place of the jam-and-horseradish blend. Chutneys typically blend fruits with something a little spicy and a bit of vinegar. Check out the variety of chutneys from Beth’s Farm Kitchen, The Gracious Gourmet, The Virginia Chutney Co. and Wild Thymes.

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