Stirring homemade chutney (left over from Country Pâté with Pineapple Chutney) into softened cream cheese makes an easy and irresistibly bright spread. A topping of crunchy curried walnuts gilds the lily and also plays up the chutney's cheery color.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 min (not including making Chutney)
Yield
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup pineapple mango chutney
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons curry powder
Accompaniments:
crackers or crudités
Preparation
Step 1
Stir together cream cheese, chutney, and mayonnaise, then transfer to small serving bowl.
Step 2
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat until warm. Add walnuts, curry, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toast, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Cool to warm, about 5 minutes, then spoon over dip.
