Paula Deen Creamy Apple Butter

Paula Deen creamy apple butter takes 10 minutes and just two ingredients, cream cheese and apple butter, to make a smooth, sweet spread that serves 5. It's an easy no-cook appetizer spread for potluck tables, game day or Sunday dinner, and it's naturally no-bake.

Let the cream cheese soften fully before you start, because cold cream cheese stays lumpy no matter how long you whip it. Skip that and you get white streaks in the spread instead of one smooth swirl.

Paula keeps this to two ingredients and a quick whip, so the apple butter does all the flavor work and the cream cheese adds a tangy, creamy base. It also works as a spread for bread, apple slices or crackers, which makes it more flexible than a standard sweet dip.

Paula Deen Creamy Apple Butter

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Course: AppetizerCuisine: American, SouthernDifficulty: Easy

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

150

kcal

Softened cream cheese and apple butter whip into a thick, silky spread with a gentle tang and warm apple flavor. It holds soft swirls on a knife, so it spreads easily on bread or fruit.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese
  

• 1 cup apple butter
  

Directions

• Soften the cream cheese: Set the 8 ounce package of cream cheese out on the counter until it feels soft all the way through. Then it will blend without lumps.
• Add the apple butter: Put the softened cream cheese and 1 cup apple butter in a medium mixing bowl. That way everything is ready to whip in one go.
• Whip until smooth: Whip the cream cheese and apple butter together until the mixture looks even and creamy. Stop when you see no white streaks, so it stays light and spreadable.
• Serve with bread: Spoon the spread into a bowl and set it out with sliced bread. The recipe makes about 4 cups, so there's plenty for a crowd.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, KitchenAid 5-speed hand mixer. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use light or whipped cream cheese?

Yes, either one works, but the spread will be a little softer and less rich. Whipped cream cheese blends fastest, so it's a good pick if yours is still slightly cold.

How long does creamy apple butter keep in the fridge?

Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator, and it holds for several days. Give it a quick stir before serving, since it firms up a bit when cold.

Can I make this ahead for a party?

Yes, since there's no cooking involved, you can whip it a day before and keep it chilled. Let it sit out for about 15 minutes before serving so it spreads easily.

What can I serve with this besides bread?

Apple slices, graham crackers, pretzels and toasted pound cake all go well with it. Anything a little crisp or plain balances the sweetness of the apple butter.

What's the most common mistake with this spread?

Starting with cream cheese that is still cold is the biggest one, because it leaves lumps that won't whip out. Soften it fully first, and the spread comes together in a minute or two.