CREAM CHEESE CUBES WITH MAPLE, BALSAMIC & DATE MARINADE

(RECIPE POSTED BY DIANA ROSS MADILL)

Here is a recipe for an appetiser... Made it again yesterday to take to an event last night, always goes over well.

1 block of cream cheese cut into small cubes  
Marinade:
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup real maple syrup
6 tsps. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried tarragon (flakes)
pinch of salt and pepper
1 tsp white wine vinegar
*chopped pecans (optional)

Mix all marinade ingredients together. Arrange cream cheese cubes on a plate stacked to for a random mounded shape.
Drizzle marinade over them and let refrigerate for one hour.
*You could also sprinkle on a few chopped pecans before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers...enjoy