RECIPE: Yuzu Kosho Cream Cheese with Dried Fruits and Nuts

This cream cheese spread combines classic dried fruits and chopped nuts with a Japanese twist.  Yuzu Kosho adds its signature citrus spice while miso adds savory, rich umami. Serve it alongside crackers or crusty bread, or use it as a sophisticated canapé base.

Servings: 3-4

Ingredients:

• 30g dried apricot (or substitute Honey Yuzu Peels*)

• 15g walnuts

• 15g hazelnuts

• 5g miso*

• ¼ tsp Yuzu Kosho Chili Paste*

• 100g cream cheese

• Yuzu Zest Powder* (optional)

Instructions:

1. Chop the dried apricots into 1cm cubes. Crush the walnuts and hazelnuts.

2. Combine the miso and Yuzu Kosho Chili Paste together, then mix with the cream cheese. Once evenly mixed, mix in the dried apricots and crushed nuts from step 1.

3. Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with Yuzu Zest powder for extra citrus tang.

Tip: In addition to cream cheese, we also recommend using other creamy cheese such as mascarpone and gorgonzola!