Panera Bread Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Spread is an amazing topping for bagels. I think one of the reasons bagels taste so much better when you go out is due to the toppings you can place on top of them.
I don’t know why flavored cream cheese spreads are very tasty and they can be expensive. I love the way the Panera Bread Honey Walnut Cream Cheese tastes. It is as a rich sweetness of honey, crunchy walnuts, and just a touch of cinnamon make this perfect to spread on your bagel any time of day.
The cream cheese they use is the lighter variety. Neufchatel. When whipped, it is the perfect light and fluffy topping on a bagel.
To make this recipe, I suggest that you allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature before starting this recipe. It will make it softer and easy to whip in all of the flavors.
If you want to add another nice touch I suggest that you toast the walnuts in a skillet for just a moment or two and allow them to cool. When toasting the nuts you bring out the natural oils in the walnuts and you will have an amazing flavor.
Love a great schmear for your bagel? Be sure to try Zabar’s Cream Cheese Spread.
Love Panera Bread Recipes? Be sure to check out some of these copycat recipes.
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Panera Bread Cobblestone Muffins
Panera Bread Macaroni and Cheese
Panera Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Instructions
- If desired, toast nuts by placing in a skillet over medium heat. Heat just until the walnuts become fragrant. When the walnuts become fragrant remove from the skillet. Watch the skillet closely, there is a short time between the nuts being toasted and burnt. Allow the nuts to cool completely. In a small bowl combine room temperature cream cheese, honey, molasses, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir cream cheese until all of the ingredients are well blended. Chop walnuts and stir into the cream cheese. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Julie says
My husband was really craving the Panera Honey Walnut Cream Cheese spread, and since I had all the ingredients at home, I gave it a try. Super easy to make and absolutly delicious. Tastes as good or better as Panera. Thanks for the recipe!
Stephanie says
I am glad you enjoyed this!
Ginny says
My family would love you forever if you could figure out the raspberry almond thumbprint cookies recipe. 🙂
Chloe says
Does the molasses add quite a bit? It’s not an ingredient I have on hand or would use very often. Just wondering if it’s one of the key ingredients for making it taste just like Panera’s!
Stephanie says
It does help a bit. It is an ingredient in their cream cheese spread if you read their label. You can try it without, and see what you thin.
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Angla says
Thank you so much!!! I love this spread and have everything on hand to make my own tonight for my breakfast tomorrow =)
Michelle De La Cerda-Nash says
I’ve never had Panera anything, but that doesn’t matter, this looks like something I would love! Thank you.
Cornella Coppedge says
You don’t know what your missing. You have to try Panera Bread, OMG!!!
My Favorites
-cheddar broccoli soup
-bacon turkey bravo sandwich
-tuna salad sandwich
-cinnamon crunch bagel
-cobblestone
-chocolate chip cookie
-braided pecan twist
-lemonade
And the list goes on
Tami Miles says
Can you copycat their granny smith something or other (I can’t remember what its called but it’s made with green apples) dressing? I’ve looked EVERYWHERE FOR IT and Pantera doesn’t sell it by the bottle.
Rhonda Martin says
This sounds fabulous. I just had to pin it. Thanks for sharing the Recipe!
stephaniemanley says
Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy the spread.
Rhonda Martin says
I’m sure I will. I love all the ingredients. We don’t have a Panera Bread near us so I’ve never had the chance to try this type of spread but when I read your recipe I knew I had to pin it to try it soon.
Kimberly says
omg … I love the honey walnut cream cheese spread at Panera! Thanks so much for figuring out the recipe!
stephaniemanley says
Anytime! Thank you for dropping by!
Cornella Coppedge says
Got anymore copycat recipies from panera bread or and other company
Stephanie says
Yes I do, here is a link to all of my Panera Bread Recipes
https://copykat.com/tag/panera-bread-recipes/
dineanddish says
I love a good copycat recipe from Panera! Thank you for sharing!
stephaniemanley says
Thank you. I look forward to doing more recipes from there.
Christine says
I bet it costs less too:) We were denied walnuts as a child since my mother didn’t like them. I can’t resist a good walnut recipe today:p
stephaniemanley says
Isn’t it funny what we get denied as children because our parents don’t like them.