Chive Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this easy and flavorful Chive Cream Cheese recipe, a creamy spread bursting with the fresh, savory taste of finely chopped chives and a hint of zesty lemon. This homemade version takes just 10 minutes to prepare and combines rich, softened cream cheese with simple pantry staples like salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ideal as a topping for bagels, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for crackers, this versatile recipe is sure to impress at brunches or as part of an appetizer platter. With no cooking required, it's a quick and delicious way to add gourmet flair to your everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make mixing easier.
While the cream cheese is softening, finely chop the fresh chives. Measure out 1/4 cup of the chopped chives and set them aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
Add the finely chopped chives, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the cream cheese.
Use a fork or an electric mixer on low speed to blend all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Taste the cream cheese mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice per your taste.
Transfer the chive cream cheese to a serving dish or an airtight container for storage.
If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate the cream cheese. Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to make spreading easier.
Serve as a spread for bagels, sandwiches, or alongside your favorite crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1312 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
