18oz boxCream cheese, softened(I left mine out at room temperature for a couple of hours)
3/4cupParboiled Ackeepacked into cup when measuring
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine cream cheese and ackee in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Alternately use a bowl and spoon.
Mix well till smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in any desired add-ins
Notes
If you want your spread to be completely smooth, puree or pass the parboiled ackee through a sieve before mixing with cream cheeseVariations
Garlic & Green Onion (pictured): Add finely minced garlic and green onions to the prepared spread
Sun-dried Tomato (pictured): Add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika and garlic to the prepared spread
Pesto (pictured): Add a few teaspoons of store-bought or homemade pesto to the prepared spread
Chipotle: Add finely chopped chipotle peppers to the prepared spread
Smoked Salmon/Herring: Roughly chop smoked fish and add to prepared spread along with herbs such as dill if desired or capers
Roasted Garlic: Add a few cloves of roasted garlic to the prepared spread
Poblano/Red Pepper: Rub pepper with oil and roast till the skin blisters. Let cool briefly then remove skin and seeds. Chop finely and mix into prepared spread
Salsa: Mix in a few teaspoons of store-bought or homemade salsa into the prepared spread
Herb: Mix in your favorite blend of finely minced herbs
Goat cheese: Replace half the cream cheese with goat cheese when making the spread