Herbed Cream Cheese

Herbed Cream Cheese

Soft cream cheese blended with fresh herbs and garlic for a tangy, savory spread.

Total 1 hr 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 herbed cream cheese comes together in minutes by folding fresh chives, dill, and parsley into softened cream cheese with a hint of garlic and lemon. Spread it on bagels, crackers, or crusty bread, or use it as a base for sandwiches and stuffed vegetables. It keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient make-ahead spread for brunches or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

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

  2. Add the chives, dill, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese.

  3. Fold and stir the mixture until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

  5. Transfer the herbed cream cheese to an airtight container and cover.

  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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Herbed Cream Cheese

This herbed cream cheese comes together in minutes by folding fresh chives, dill, and parsley into softened cream cheese with a hint of garlic and lemon. Spread it on bagels, crackers, or crusty bread, or use it as a base for sandwiches and stuffed vegetables. It keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient make-ahead spread for brunches or gatherings.

1 hr 16 oz 90 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the chives, dill, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese.

  3. 3

    Fold and stir the mixture until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

  5. 5

    Transfer the herbed cream cheese to an airtight container and cover.

  6. 6

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.