Dill Cream Cheese Spread

Dill Cream Cheese Spread

Tangy cream cheese blended with fresh dill and a bright hit of lemon for bagels or crackers.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 90/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This spread combines softened cream cheese with fresh dill, garlic, and lemon juice for a tangy, herbaceous topping. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an easy addition to bagels, crackers, or vegetable platters. Chilling briefly lets the flavors meld before serving.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together with a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until smooth and creamy.

  2. Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

  3. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the spread is uniformly green-flecked.

  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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Dill Cream Cheese Spread

This spread combines softened cream cheese with fresh dill, garlic, and lemon juice for a tangy, herbaceous topping. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an easy addition to bagels, crackers, or vegetable platters. Chilling briefly lets the flavors meld before serving.

40 min 16 oz 90 cal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together with a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

  3. 3

    Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the spread is uniformly green-flecked.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.