Ingredients

• Two 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, room temp
• ¹/₃ cup olive oil
• 3 teaspoons (tsp) minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons (tbsp) fresh basil, minced
• 3 tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• ²/₃ cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• ²/₃ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Toast the pecans at 350° for 5-8 minutes, set aside to cool
2. Using a food processor (separately) chop the pecans, cranberries, then basil / parsley
3. Use the food processor (or a mixer on low speed), mix cream cheese and olive oil until smooth
4. Spoon the cream cheese into a large bowl, and fold in the other ingredients mixing thoroughly