Dessert Cheese/Appetizer Dip

This so-simple blend can be served as a dessert or dip. You can cut the calories by using Neufchatle or another reduced fat cream cheese.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 -8  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1  cup  sifted powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon  orange rind, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  orange slice

Directions

1. To make cheese;.
2. In small mixer bowl.Combine all except orange slices.
3. Beat on low until smooth.
4. Chill for 1 hour.
5. To serve;.
6. Mound into dish or smooth on serving tray.Garnish with orange slices.
7. Serve with sliced apples or pears,unsalted walnuts or pecans or toasted rounds.