Schmear Cream Cheese with Lox Spread
Creamy, indulgent, and packed with savory elegance, this Schmear Cream Cheese with Lox Spread is your new go-to for an elevated brunch or appetizer. Featuring a luscious blend of velvety cream cheese, delicately smoked lox, briny capers, and fresh dill, this easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes without cooking required. A hint of bright lemon juice and finely chopped red onion perfectly balance the rich flavors, while a sprinkle of black pepper adds a subtle kick. Ideal for spreading on bagels, crackers, or fresh veggie slices, this spread is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining or cozy mornings, this lox cream cheese schmear delivers gourmet flair with minimal effort—sure to impress your guests or upgrade your breakfast routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces lox (smoked salmon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt (optional)
Instructions
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to mix.
Roughly chop the lox into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the fresh dill and red onion.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chopped lox, dill, capers, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Using a spatula or spoon, gently fold the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain the texture of the lox.
Taste the mixture and add the optional salt if needed, keeping in mind that the lox and capers are naturally salty.
Transfer the schmear to a serving bowl or airtight container if preparing in advance.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve spread on bagels, crackers, or fresh vegetable slices, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2230 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*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.
