Cherry Spread
["1/2 c. cream cheese, softened (4 oz.)", "1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1/2 c. cherry preserves", "1 Tbsp. kirsch or other cherry-flavored liqueur"]
["Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.", "Stir in preserves and kirsch, if desired. Cover and refrigerate.", "Yield: 1 cup."]
["cream cheese", "butter", "cherry preserves", "liqueur"]